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DE03 JYZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 JYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,491 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 77,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,985 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,293 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,708 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 64,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,420 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,415 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,584 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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DE03 JYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 JYZ, 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 DE03 JYZ registered?

DE03 JYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is DE03 JYZ safe to buy?

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