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DC03 EFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,399 mi
Last recorded46,399 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,470 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,057 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,453 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated/bracket broken

Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,441 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated/bracket broken

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,522 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall splitting

Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,513 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre wall splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,543 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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DC03 EFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 DC03 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

DC03 EFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is DC03 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 EFA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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