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DN03 EUC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,966 mi
Last recorded166,966 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 166,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 155,060 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 155,060 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 146,155 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides & poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 146,114 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides & poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 135,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 123,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2015 123,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,784 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,078 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,459 miles

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

deterioration exhaust tail box

Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

deterioration exhaust tail box

Pass 11 May 2010 76,898 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

Fail 8 May 2010 76,874 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

Pass 19 May 2009 66,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 52,125 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 37,418 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,165 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 EUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EUC, 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 EUC registered?

DN03 EUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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