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DU03 PSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,494 mi
Last recorded89,494 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 PSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 89,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexi lamba sensor corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,583 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,013 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,002 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2014 48,001 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,725 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 32,725 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,314 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,214 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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DU03 PSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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