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DF03 YAK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,920 mi
Last recorded85,920 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,753 miles

Central Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and close to legal limit

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,267 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mount deteriorating

Front To rear brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,245 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,030 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 10,014 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 YAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

DF03 YAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is DF03 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 YAK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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