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DV03 YGN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 76,078 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play.

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,936 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 59,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,898 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,301 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 52,301 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,786 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 23,560 miles

both front tyres have edge wear

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 YGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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