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DY03 RVZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,156 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure bothsides (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,967 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 74,926 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front part of the exhaust duct corroded

n/s rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,416 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 41,949 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 22,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,844 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,165 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 RVZ 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 80%.

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 RVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 RVZ registered?

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

Is DY03 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 RVZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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