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DN03 EWB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,432 mi
Last recorded165,432 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2010 165,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2010 165,432 miles

nearside front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2009 163,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 160,064 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 160,064 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 127,635 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 127,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 95,963 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 95,963 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 EWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

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

Is DN03 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 EWB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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