MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
misting of oil undernead
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
misting of oil undernead
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak
Tack rod inners have slight play
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both side rear brake stablizer pipes corroded
o/s/f mirror cover missing
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Undertray fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight engine oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
strong advise offside rear tyre on 1.6-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
surface rust starting on rear exhaust
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY03 DFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?
DY03 DFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2003.
Is DY03 DFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY03 DFU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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