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DA03 YMD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,133 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around n/s steering rack

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

outer sills covered

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,133 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around n/s steering rack

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

outer sills covered

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,904 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around n/s steering rack

outer sills covered

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around n/s steering rack

outer sills covered

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,342 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,522 miles

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

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

Power steering rack wet but no sign of an active fluid leak on test

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,643 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 58,643 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,965 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar droplink has moderate play in its lower ball joint, replacement is strongly advised.

rear silencer is in poor condition.

steering rack has a light mist of oil.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,965 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar droplink has moderate play in its lower ball joint, replacement is strongly advised.

rear silencer is in poor condition.

steering rack has a light mist of oil.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,599 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,180 miles

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

discs surface rust

plastic sills

rear exhaust poor condition

rear springs rusty

rear tyres poor condition and unevenly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,180 miles

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

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

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

discs surface rust

plastic sills

rear exhaust poor condition

rear springs rusty

rear tyres poor condition and unevenly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,075 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 YMD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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