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DY03 DDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,214 mi
Last recorded158,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 158,214 miles

exhaust some corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 151,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 135,484 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 117,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 80,019 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,379 miles

brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2008 62,126 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,901 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 DDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DDZ, 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 DY03 DDZ registered?

DY03 DDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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