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DV03 UYB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,969 mi
Last recorded131,969 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 131,969 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 131,936 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,530 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 106,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,982 miles

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

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 23 Jul 2013 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 41,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,005 miles

Child seat base fitted (nearside), belt checked as possible.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 20,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,550 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 UYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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