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DY03 HCN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 97,708 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 45,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,435 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 44,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2015 43,123 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,687 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 39,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,602 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 37,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 34,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,354 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,240 miles

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

oil leak

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 HCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

DY03 HCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 HCN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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