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DU03 JYH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 JYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 69,486 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 69,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear damage (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewalls

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2016 64,368 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported both mains (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear damage (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewalls

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,037 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 56,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,583 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,236 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,236 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,345 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)

both rear tyres becoming slightly distorted

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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DU03 JYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU03 JYH, 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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DU03 JYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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