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DY03 RXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 115,218 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,280 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 91,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,291 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 80,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread lumpy/going out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2013 74,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2013 74,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,977 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

o/s/front tyre bald inner edge & worn outer edge

stone chips over windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2009 45,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

o/s/front tyre bald inner edge & worn outer edge

stone chips over windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,265 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking out).

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,537 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006

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)

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 RXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 RXA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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