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DN03 BWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,720 mi
Last recorded74,720 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 74,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,523 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,523 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 52,717 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 45,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 35,908 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,154 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,796 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,085 miles

N/S front wiper blade small split in blade

Rear exhaust outer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 21,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,935 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,935 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 14,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 12,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,599 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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DN03 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DN03 BWW, 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 DN03 BWW registered?

DN03 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DN03 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 BWW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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