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DG03 YTA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 107,198 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,428 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,017 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 98,017 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,192 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 94,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,942 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,299 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

Slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 68,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic trim fitted to outer sills

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,435 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 49,485 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 YTA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

DG03 YTA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is DG03 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 YTA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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