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DL03 CYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,050 mi
Last recorded181,050 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2022 181,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021

Bonnet inner skin slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front slam panel slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 176,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macphearson strut top mount has slight play

Slight corrosion bonnet inner skin

Slight corrosion front slam panel

Slight dent in N/S front wheel rim

Fail 10 Sep 2020 176,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macphearson strut top mount has slight play

Slight corrosion bonnet inner skin

Slight corrosion front slam panel

Slight dent in N/S front wheel rim

Pass 16 Sep 2019 172,806 miles

Bonnet slight corrosion

Both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Front slam panel slight corrosion

N/S front headlight pattern poor

N/S rear tyre inside edge tread low

O/S front brake pipe slight corrosion

O/S front wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear exhaust box outer cover slight corrosion

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2018 158,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 158,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,428 miles

N/S front slam panel slight corrosion

N/S front tyre inner edge low

N/S front wheel rim slight dent

N/S rear shock absorber slight corrosion

Rear exhaust box outer cover slight corrosion

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 144,428 miles

N/S front slam panel slight corrosion

N/S front tyre inner edge low

N/S front wheel rim slight dent

N/S rear shock absorber slight corrosion

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover slight corrosion

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 124,672 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 116,014 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 116,014 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,148 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 87,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,398 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,398 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,931 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 47,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,301 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 CYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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