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DY03 DTU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,599 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oblig mirror backing missing

Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oblig mirror backing missing

Fail 16 Feb 2013 88,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both o/s tyres on 3mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and sidewall inner small split

oil on steering rack and sump

Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both o/s tyres on 3mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and sidewall inner small split

oil on steering rack and sump

Pass 30 May 2012 83,717 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,426 miles

Front off engine water stained badly

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 80,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front off engine water stained badly

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,657 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Plastic side skirts fitted

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 71,657 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Plastic side skirts fitted

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

Wipers starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,737 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,265 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 47,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,749 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 DTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DTU, 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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What year was DY03 DTU registered?

DY03 DTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DY03 DTU safe to buy?

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