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DL03 YUC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 124,154 miles

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

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,268 miles

brake pedal rubber smooth on edge

n/s/f tyre very perished on inner wall and worn very low on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and bald on edges

nail in the o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn very low on the inner edge

oil leak

play / knock in the o/s/f anti roll bar end link

rear number plate in poor condition

rear silencer poor condition

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in the o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 6 Jul 2016 119,018 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm rear bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

back box outer skin poor condition

brake and clutch peddle rubbers smooth on edges

damage to screen

exhaust center section to back box joint very poor condition

front and rear number plates poor condition

n/s headlight pattern poor

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre badly perished on inner wall and worn very low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre close to the legal limit and bald on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre below legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,578 miles

Under trays fitted. Restricted view to vehicle underside

Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under trays fitted. Restricted view to vehicle underside

Fail 7 Aug 2014 105,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sill protecters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Sill protecters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 98,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,086 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,086 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,066 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,066 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,607 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,994 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 48,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,380 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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DL03 YUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL03 YUC, 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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DL03 YUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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