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DL03 GYA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,938 mi
Last recorded143,938 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 143,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 141,338 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test This area has rusted more so than the rest of the car. ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 141,338 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test This area has rusted more so than the rest of the car. ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

tow bar very rusty

vehicle underneath rusty in places

Fail 31 Jan 2019 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near inner wing of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

tow bar very rusty

vehicle underneath rusty in places

Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,334 miles

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

tow bar frame rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2018 132,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tow bar frame rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,243 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 118,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function shock shaft corroded (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function and shock shaft corroded (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,952 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 102,950 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,043 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,753 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 16,753 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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DL03 GYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL03 GYA, 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 DL03 GYA registered?

DL03 GYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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