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DN03 EUE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,976 mi
Last recorded165,976 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 165,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 108,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,991 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,942 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2015 71,942 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,631 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)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,623 miles

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

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

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)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 59,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 55,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,497 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,154 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,241 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,514 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 29,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

DN03 EUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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