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DE03 PYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,344 mi
Last recorded124,344 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,020 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 121,020 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,286 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 113,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,161 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 109,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,690 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 99,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,602 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,845 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,402 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,573 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,358 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 47,358 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 36,170 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,345 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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DE03 PYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DE03 PYD, 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 DE03 PYD registered?

DE03 PYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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