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DY03 DTZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 84,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (king pin) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,797 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,005 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,005 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,017 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 57,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,794 miles

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

near side rear tyre low

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 458,001 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,800 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 41,562 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 DTZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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