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DN03 EYW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,279 miles

Both headlamp covers tarnished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Rear exhaust joint corroded and very weak

Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,604 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

rear exhaust joint corroded and very weak

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,869 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box and rear joint corroded and weak

Pass 30 Jun 2022 61,385 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,966 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 52,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,180 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 49,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,779 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 43,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,341 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,455 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,857 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 EYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

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

Is DN03 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 EYW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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