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AD03 DYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,649 miles

brake pipes corroded o/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded o/s mirror cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 73,064 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 73,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 68,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 62,999 miles

front discs rusty on edge

nail in osr tyre

slight noise both strut top mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,971 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,414 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r, slight dampness on steering rack, rear exhaust corroded on joint

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,573 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,241 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS ON INNER EDGES

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AD03 DYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 DYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 DYF registered?

AD03 DYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is AD03 DYF safe to buy?

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