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DY03 DXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,605 mi
Last recorded102,605 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,605 miles

f/bumper slight damage

slight detoriated o\s headlight beam image

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,159 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rubber missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,062 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,654 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,635 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,365 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,647 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 DXM 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 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 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

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

Is DY03 DXM safe to buy?

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