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DY03 EJJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,971 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f and n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s windscreen wiper split at ends

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,869 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split at end but clearing screen

Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,869 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade split at end but clearing screen

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,110 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,748 miles

brake pipe into n/s front brake hose starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,699 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 EJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJJ, 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 EJJ registered?

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

Is DY03 EJJ safe to buy?

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