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DL03 AYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,028 mi
Last recorded82,028 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 AYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,028 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight damage to off side front door mirror glass

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,833 miles

slight damage to off side front door mirror glass

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,060 miles

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

both front strut top bearings are slightly worn

exhaust is corroded in places

off side front door mirror glass is slightly broken

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,119 miles

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

off side front door mirror glass is broken

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage to off side front door mirror glass

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,960 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 AYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

DL03 AYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is DL03 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 AYC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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