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DN03 EWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,828 mi
Last recorded114,828 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 98,501 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle been in accident at front

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,399 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 80,399 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,307 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN03 EWK registered?

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

Is DN03 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 EWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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