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DY03 DSZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,534 miles

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 80,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,595 miles

Drivers seat loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,314 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,314 miles

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

Centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 75,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,144 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,167 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 28 Mar 2006 43,632 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 DSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

DY03 DSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 DSZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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