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DY03 DXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,009 miles

Exhaust system slight blow

Front subrame mounting slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2025 118,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system slight blow

Front subrame mounting slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 110,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front drop links slight movement

Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,732 miles

slight movement rear axle bushes slight play o/s/f top mount

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,740 miles

inside edge front tyres worn front brake discs worn rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2020 79,740 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

inside edge front tyres worn front brake discs worn rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,852 miles

rear brake pipes corroded front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,059 miles

front brake discs worn rear brake pipes corroded o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing

exhaust system deteriated slight blow

front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,766 miles

front & rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Oct 2015 54,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front & rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,857 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,057 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

slight movement n/s/f top shock mounting

Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,329 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,170 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 DXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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