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DY03 DXE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,517 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake sticky

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,925 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,925 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,868 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 74,868 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,051 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 69,051 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,395 miles

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

exhaust weak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,210 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,291 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 27,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,781 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 DXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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