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DU03 RJV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,198 mi
Last recorded135,198 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 RJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,198 miles

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

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

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

Small wiper scratches on wind screen

Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,257 miles

Slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 72,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,317 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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DU03 RJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU03 RJV, 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 DU03 RJV registered?

DU03 RJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DU03 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 RJV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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