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DY03 RXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,629 mi
Last recorded109,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 RXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,629 miles

Front Both front headlights deteriorated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear seat belts not tested due to inaccessibility.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 109,629 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front headlights deteriorated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear seat belts not tested due to inaccessibility.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 98,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 93,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,898 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,898 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,415 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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 28 May 2012 72,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 72,273 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,969 miles

evidence of previous fuel leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 61,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

evidence of previous fuel leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,728 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,728 miles

Front bumper insecure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 32,835 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 RXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

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

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