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DA03 HYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,988 mi
Last recorded139,988 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,988 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear shockabsorber outer cover deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2015 139,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear shockabsorber outer cover deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 114,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

wheel coveres fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 101,166 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

S.R.S Light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 86,195 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 70,188 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,371 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 49,328 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,568 miles

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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DA03 HYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA03 HYF, 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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DA03 HYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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