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DY03 DVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,331 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 100,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 100,133 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,802 miles

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

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2015 94,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,315 miles

Oil leak

e.m.l light on

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

e.m.l light on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,685 miles

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

N/S/F tyreworn on inner edge.185/65/15

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

e.m.l light on

Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

e.m.l light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,631 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

engine noisey

fuel filter corroded

no spare tyre

rear wiper missing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

engine noisey

front brake discs worn

fuel filter corroded

no spare tyre

rear wiper missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear tyres different size from front

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,034 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 51,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,151 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 44,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,818 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 DVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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