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DV03 YHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 79,523 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 79,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 76,217 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 76,217 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,032 miles

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

rear exhaust box and joint very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2011 63,051 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 827822371200

Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,259 miles

rear exhast box rust

slight p[lay in n/s and o/s/f suspension leg top mounts

surface rust on metal brake pipe feeding o/s/f flexy brake hose

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,306 miles

raer exhaust box outerskin very rusty

rear exhaust joint very rusty

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,285 miles

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

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

raer exhaust box outerskin very rusty

rear exhaust joint very rusty

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,703 miles

Outerskin on tail end exhaust box rusty

Slight perishing on N/S/F outer C.V.gaitor

Unable to fully check outersills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,356 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DV03 YHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 DV03 YHM, 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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DV03 YHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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