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DA03 WPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 WPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 88,075 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 84,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 10 May 2018 84,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 80,083 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 May 2017 80,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 75,590 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 64,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/sr tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2015 64,848 miles

Oil leak

o/sr tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 60,720 miles

condition of both head lamp plastics

Fail 7 May 2014 60,639 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

condition of both head lamp plastics

Pass 20 May 2013 56,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 52,430 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 47,959 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 47,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2010 42,178 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 42,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 34,809 miles

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

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

exhaust corrosion very heavy poor

suggest sevice washers poor,oil level low.

Pass 17 May 2008 30,023 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 30,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 25,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 20,665 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 WPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DA03 WPY, 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 DA03 WPY registered?

DA03 WPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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