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DA03 GWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,644 mi
Last recorded138,644 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and age cracking and some cuts and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and age cracking and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

service due ind. on

sills covered

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Fail 25 Apr 2016 138,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and age cracking and some cuts and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and age cracking and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

service due ind. on

sills covered

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 9 Apr 2015 135,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 129,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cover sills fitted

surface rust front discs

weak pattern n/s headlamp

wiper operation working ok / does not park

Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,535 miles

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

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

front engine mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,174 miles

gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,243 miles

both rear tyre treads worn unevenly

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,068 miles

Coolant leak

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,952 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2006 13,963 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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DA03 GWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA03 GWY, 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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DA03 GWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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