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DY03 ERX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 64,764 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,678 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,189 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perrished all round

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 48,477 miles

Door sill cover fitted

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,364 miles

Door sill cover fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 42,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,609 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,631 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 30,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,690 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ERX 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 86.7%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

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

Is DY03 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 ERX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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