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DY03 DXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,474 mi
Last recorded142,474 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 142,474 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 142,471 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 136,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (king pin) sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexy brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy hose steel section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 136,266 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (king pin) sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy hose steel section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,593 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,052 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 116,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,549 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,790 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

parkbrake performance 17% only

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,961 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 98,961 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,291 miles

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

all brake pipes sprayed with underseal tested as seen

plastic sideskirts fitted tested as seen

play in osf top suspension mount

rear tyres unevenly worn and are cracked and perished

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

all brake pipes sprayed with underseal tested as seen

plastic sideskirts fitted tested as seen

play in osf top suspension mount

rear tyres unevenly worn and are cracked and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,473 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,749 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 82,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,865 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,935 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 DXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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