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DF03 EYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,942 mi
Last recorded74,942 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,942 miles

EM light on

side skirts fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,426 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Both reg plates deterioated

Exhaust flexy deterioated

Offside front wheel towing in towards wing

Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded

Both reg plates deterioated

Exhaust flexy deterioated

Offside front wheel towing in towards wing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,246 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle box starting to corrode

nearside rack boot damp

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers

slight blow from backbox clamp

Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle box starting to corrode

nearside rack boot damp

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers

slight blow from backbox clamp

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,946 miles

Backbox slightly deterioated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Backbox slightly deterioated

Front discs slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,016 miles

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,600 miles

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

drivers seatbelt slightly freyed

Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,051 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,730 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,388 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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DF03 EYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF03 EYU, 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 DF03 EYU registered?

DF03 EYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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