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DY03 DFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,116 mi
Last recorded137,116 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,116 miles

misting of oil undernead

Fail 2 Mar 2017 137,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

misting of oil undernead

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,814 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Tack rod inners have slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 98,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 164,533 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 164,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 154,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 145,650 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 145,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 121,279 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2008 121,279 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,747 miles

strong advise offside rear tyre on 1.6-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface rust starting on rear exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 54,709 miles

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.

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

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