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DG03 YSA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,443 mi
Last recorded136,443 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 136,443 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2013 128,624 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 May 2012 119,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow from the front

Pass 23 May 2012 119,322 miles

slight exhaust blow from the front

Pass 24 May 2011 112,030 miles

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 24 May 2011 112,030 miles

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

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 May 2010 99,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,255 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,994 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,547 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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 YSA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YSA, 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 DG03 YSA registered?

DG03 YSA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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