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DY03 DXX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017

front bumper loose

slight blow exhaust

Fail 2 May 2017 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

front bumper loose

slight blow exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,111 miles

front link arm dust covers perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 81,111 miles

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

front link arm dust covers perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,165 miles

Both headlamps, poor pattern.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,555 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 49,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,620 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 40,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,060 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 35,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,254 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 DXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

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

Is DY03 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 DXX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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