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DN03 EYM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,422 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 85,422 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,310 miles

coolant leak.

nearside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,028 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 71,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,953 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 59,953 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 49,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 40,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

1 o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

2 o/s/f a b s wiring harness bracket broken and harness damged

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN03 EYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN03 EYM, 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 DN03 EYM registered?

DN03 EYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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