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DY03 BZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,961 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,898 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 84,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x main length of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 80,510 miles

Front Brake pipes greased.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 80,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pipes greased.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 70,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe greased.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake pipe greased.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 70,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe greased.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake pipe greased.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,285 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion both rear coil springs

corrosion on all rear brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion both rear coil springs

corrosion on all rear brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,856 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on exhaust

movement in both front top suspension mountings

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,856 miles

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

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on exhaust

movement in both front top suspension mountings

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,770 miles

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,710 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

lift in n/s/f top suspension mounting

uneven wear on both front tyres and 2mm

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,992 miles

corrosion on exhaust

lift in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust

lift in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,076 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,407 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,716 miles

wear front discs and pads

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,166 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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DY03 BZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY03 BZT, 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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DY03 BZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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