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DN03 BXE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,552 mi
Last recorded144,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 144,552 miles

all brake pipes greased

oil leak

vechile suspension heavy rust front/rear

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,446 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,884 miles

Oil leak

all brae pipes greased

Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 113,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight blow from exhaust back box

Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 90,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 90,016 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,820 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,686 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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DN03 BXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

DN03 BXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DN03 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 BXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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