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DL03 AYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,277 mi
Last recorded168,277 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 168,277 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 152,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 97,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,809 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 84,809 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,257 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 AYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

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

Is DL03 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 AYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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