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DC03 AJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,148 mi
Last recorded134,148 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 AJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 134,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 118,954 miles

as per last test on 14/10/20058 number :361468888426

Fail 14 Oct 2008 118,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,237 miles

imbalance on front brakes

maximum imbalance on front brakes

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2007 101,237 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

imbalance on front brakes

maximum imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside floor damaged (underside)

plastic sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle caked in mud

undertray fitted

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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DC03 AJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DC03 AJY, 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 DC03 AJY registered?

DC03 AJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is DC03 AJY safe to buy?

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