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DL03 CYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,834 mi
Last recorded143,834 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 CYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 143,834 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 135,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 130,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Mar 2014 130,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,324 miles

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

rear exh box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,302 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear exh box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,898 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,076 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 84,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,362 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 113,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CYC, 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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DL03 CYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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