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DY03 DWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,070 mi
Last recorded79,070 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose-corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder-corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 78,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose-corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder-corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,745 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 78,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from central expansion box (6.1.2 (a))

Non-obligatory mirror missing (nearside door)

Fail 25 Jan 2023 78,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Size and aspect ratio incorrect - 195/55/15 fitted. All other tyres are 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from central expansion box (6.1.2 (a))

Non-obligatory mirror missing (nearside door)

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,773 miles

both headlamp lens misted but pattern still visible

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,617 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 72,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 66,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,788 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 62,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,130 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,270 miles

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

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

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

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

offside washer slightly inop

Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside washer slightly inop

Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,289 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 29,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,199 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 DWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 DY03 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

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

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