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DU03 YOM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,070 mi
Last recorded150,070 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Front wipers slightly smear screen but meet requirements

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge just met requirements 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

parking brake cable requires adjustment

Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

parking brake just to req efficiency

Pass 20 Mar 2018 147,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 144,088 miles

Nearside Front steering rack misting of oil

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 143,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front steering rack misting of oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,319 miles

1)Wiper blades slight smear.(2)Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorating and signs of repairs (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened pipes front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking small cuts on tread no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear inner small cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 141,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall tear (4.1.D.1b)

1)Wiper blades slight smear.(2)Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorating and signs of repairs (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened pipes front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking small cuts on tread no cords/ply exposed at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear inner small cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,895 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

eml stays illuminated

Fail 9 Apr 2015 134,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

eml stays illuminated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,681 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Apr 2014 125,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 113,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,715 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,929 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,886 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 YOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DU03 YOM, 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 YOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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