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DN03 EXC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 106,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 99,871 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

all brake pipes greased

wipers dont self park

Fail 29 Apr 2016 99,871 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads getting low

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

all brake pipes greased

wipers dont self park

Pass 11 May 2015 94,411 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Pass 12 May 2014 88,504 miles

both rear tyres & n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,777 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 76,917 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 76,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 72,319 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 72,319 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 68,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,999 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 EXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

DN03 EXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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