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DY03 DCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,276 mi
Last recorded73,276 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,046 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear sections corroded around mounting flange and silencer de-laminated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,858 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,796 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,796 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,617 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,617 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2011 51,450 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,724 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 47,724 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,309 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,911 miles

both front brake discs are corroded slight lip on them

Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,591 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres have small cut in treads

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,813 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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DY03 DCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY03 DCX, 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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DY03 DCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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