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DG03 RYN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,338 mi
Last recorded143,338 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 RYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 143,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp faulty flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not returning to park obscuring drivers vision (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER / CAMERA REMOVED FROM CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION ()

Pass 16 Jun 2019 127,926 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front wipers dont reset too original location

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 127,926 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front wipers dont reset too original location

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,532 miles

Movement in seat back rest - nearside front

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 115,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline fail, poor beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline fail, poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 109,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2016 109,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,834 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 102,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,541 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,774 miles

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

exhaust center to rear joint @ nearside rear heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust center to rear joint @ nearside rear heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 65,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,762 miles

advise both front tyre treads just on 2 mm

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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DG03 RYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG03 RYN, 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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DG03 RYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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