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DN03 CCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,668 mi
Last recorded73,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 73,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,568 miles

front headlamps have a slight colour variance

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front headlamps have a slight colour variance

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,898 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 56,861 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,751 miles

ADVIZE REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT RECEIVER STICKING

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 43,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,817 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 35,232 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2006 26,773 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 CCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DN03 CCY, 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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DN03 CCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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