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DG03 YTH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 68,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rusty in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak sump ()

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

Fail 17 May 2018 68,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links both split (2.4.G.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rusty in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak sump ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2017 64,324 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2017 64,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported X2 support rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 58,556 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 58,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Valve stem seriously damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,786 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 33,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 27,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,094 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,864 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 22,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,848 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 YTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

DG03 YTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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