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DG03 YSW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,834 mi
Last recorded156,834 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 156,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,994 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 150,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,755 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 143,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 165,975 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 157,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 157,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 153,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 148,233 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 148,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 145,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 31 Oct 2011 145,193 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jul 2008 126,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 112,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 104,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,962 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 YSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG03 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

DG03 YSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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