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DY03 EXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,518 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,293 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,179 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,331 miles

both front wishbones have slight play in the outer bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,250 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,284 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 23 Feb 2009 40,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,665 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,072 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 EXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 EXA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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