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DN03 EVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,588 mi
Last recorded110,588 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 104,666 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 92,335 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)

engine man light on and in limp home mode

Pass 6 May 2010 82,071 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 82,070 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,577 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres low tread on edge

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,033 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres low tread on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,339 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 EVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

Is DN03 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 EVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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