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DS03 CJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

366,987 mi
Last recorded366,987 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 CJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 366,987 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 366,985 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 341,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 317,448 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 291,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 291,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 263,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 230,313 miles

front brake discs corroded innside

Fail 5 Apr 2011 230,311 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded innside

Pass 16 Apr 2010 204,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 173,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 116,550 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 116,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,256 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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DS03 CJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DS03 CJY, 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 DS03 CJY registered?

DS03 CJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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