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DV03 AFY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 AFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer quarter body panel damage

Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer quarter body panel damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake lines corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,930 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 75,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 71,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,949 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 48,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,718 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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DV03 AFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV03 AFY, 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 DV03 AFY registered?

DV03 AFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DV03 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 AFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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