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DV03 NYM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,588 mi
Last recorded137,588 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 NYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 137,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen scored slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 107,603 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 107,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s/r. wheel bearing not tested

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,037 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 98,028 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 75,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,319 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,490 miles

brake pipes; both front to rear,nearside front and offside front are corroding.

nearside front tyre tread at 2.5mm.

slight play at nearside front anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,476 miles

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

brake pipes; both front to rear,nearside front and offside front are corroding.

nearside front tyre tread at 2.5mm.

slight play at nearside front anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,067 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,581 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 NYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NYM, 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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DV03 NYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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