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DY03 XLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,531 mi
Last recorded161,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2021 161,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,781 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 151,755 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 139,157 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 139,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 134,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 134,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket snapped (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspected bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

engine check light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,316 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,941 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust section corroded.

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

coil spring corroded Both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 115,941 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filler area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust section corroded.

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

coil spring corroded Both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,189 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,119 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 80,119 miles

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

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,763 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 XLJ 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 68.2%.

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

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