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DY03 DXC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,407 miles

All brake pipes correded

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

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,246 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,246 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

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

both front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,181 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,316 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,665 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 95,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,948 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,692 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,314 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,572 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 DXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 DXC shows 18 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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