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DY03 LXZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 84,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,320 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 83,320 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,560 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 81,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,869 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 79,869 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,868 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 77,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess short cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,658 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 46,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,082 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,713 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

DY03 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DY03 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 LXZ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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