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DY03 RXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,618 mi
Last recorded178,618 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 178,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 169,030 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 169,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 155,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 143,146 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 141,123 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 141,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 140,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 140,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,519 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f headlamp faces hazing slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 126,707 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 118,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 97,578 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,495 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 80,495 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 47,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,946 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 RXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

DY03 RXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 RXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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