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DG03 YJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,037 mi
Last recorded113,037 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2018 113,037 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear compensator to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction front wipers self park in front swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front play in both front upper suspension attachments

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge close to plys and = 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,660 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 92,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre cracks on inner side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,514 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 84,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish

Rear service and parking brake performances are low

Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,861 miles

All tyres on vehicle are perished to excess and cracked heavily

Engine management light is on

Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,350 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 56,329 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 45,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,292 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 YJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DG03 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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