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DU03 YPD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,200 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 87,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe leaking caused emission test failure (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,498 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,498 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 29 Jan 2011 44,438 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)

n/s/f wheel rim has damage

Fail 29 Jan 2011 44,438 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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)

n/s/f wheel rim has damage

Pass 6 Feb 2010 39,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers smearing

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2009 34,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers smearing

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

play in both front strut top bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,017 miles

offside rear tyre cut but no ply visible

Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YPD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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