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DG03 RYA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,034 mi
Last recorded137,034 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 RYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 137,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2015 137,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2014 130,295 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 130,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 124,057 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 124,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,167 miles

front number plate deteiorated

Fail 28 Jul 2011 109,167 miles

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

front number plate deteiorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,698 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 11,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 11,049 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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DG03 RYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DG03 RYA, 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 DG03 RYA registered?

DG03 RYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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