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DL03 AYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2026

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,849 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 91,845 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 80,070 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 80,070 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,167 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 77,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,354 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,280 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,686 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 AYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

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

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