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DV03 VBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,101 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 89,619 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,430 miles

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

n/s/f steel brake pipe coroding

n/s/r steel brake pipe coroding

o/s/f steel brake pipe coroding

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f steel brake pipe coroding

n/s/r steel brake pipe coroding

o/s/f steel brake pipe coroding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear exhaust box corroded on outter skin

Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

rear exhaust box corroded on outter skin

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,728 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 VBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

DV03 VBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is DV03 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 VBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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