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DF03 BYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,905 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both indicator repeater lights blacked out but still showing orange

extra LED lights fitted to the fron and come on with side lights

front wheels and tyres are different widths than the rear

Fail 13 Jul 2011 48,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both indicator repeater lights blacked out but still showing orange

extra LED lights fitted to the fron and come on with side lights

front wheels and tyres are different widths than the rear

headlamp main beam has incorrect coloured bulbs fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,732 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,445 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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DF03 BYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF03 BYS, 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 DF03 BYS registered?

DF03 BYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is DF03 BYS safe to buy?

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