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DG03 RYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 RYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

front and rear wipers torn

hand brake high

Front Lower engine mounting bush splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,726 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

hand brake high

Fail 30 Oct 2019 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front bumper crash bar bent

Front discs lipped

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

hand brake high

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,973 miles

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

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

hand brake high

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake high

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,684 miles

All wipers split

Handbrake high

Slight imbalance on front brakes

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

All wipers split

Handbrake high

Slight imbalance on front brakes

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 100,326 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,060 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 95,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamps just in aim

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 75,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 61,975 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 50,212 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,212 miles

offside front tyre cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,152 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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DG03 RYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG03 RYP, 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 RYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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