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DL03 AYB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,693 mi
Last recorded137,693 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 AYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,693 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,912 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,226 miles

damage to bodywork

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 113,265 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside mirror surround damaged and temporay repaired

slight imbalance on rear brake efforts

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,585 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to bodywork

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres out of shape

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jul 2010 87,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,163 miles

damage to bodywork

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,980 miles

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

damage to bodywork

Fail 25 Aug 2006 43,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,690 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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DL03 AYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL03 AYB, 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 DL03 AYB registered?

DL03 AYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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