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DY03 RZM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,039 mi
Last recorded65,039 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 RZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,619 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,505 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front door mirror coving missing but no sharp edges

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front door mirror coving missing but no sharp edges

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,948 miles

slight play at o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,976 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 RZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 RZM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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