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DY03 DVL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,340 mi
Last recorded130,340 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 130,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 120,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lens repaired with tape.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,440 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,557 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 97,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Plastic. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,415 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Plastic. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,676 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,027 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,988 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,214 miles

Both wipers deteriorating

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Rear silencer is deteriorating / baffles loose

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,423 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,472 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,137 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,090 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,710 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 DVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 DVL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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