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DG03 RYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,995 mi
Last recorded76,995 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

parking brake effort only just met. offside providing considerably less effort than the nearside.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,670 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,497 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,113 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 49,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,917 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,621 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 May 2008 31,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

top front suspension mounts has slight movement .

Pass 13 May 2008 31,986 miles

top front suspension mounts has slight movement .

Pass 17 May 2007 27,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,008 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 21,007 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 RYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

DG03 RYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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