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DY03 VUN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,179 mi
Last recorded175,179 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 175,179 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 175,171 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 171,891 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,567 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 160,458 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 160,458 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 153,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 153,581 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 146,506 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Oct 2016 139,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,715 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,599 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,816 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 73,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 49,690 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,550 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,550 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 VUN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

DY03 VUN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is DY03 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 VUN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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