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DY03 DXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,877 mi
Last recorded174,877 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 174,877 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides -- hazy (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine --- dripping ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn border line --- needs attention (2.1.2c)

has body damage all round

Pass 26 Apr 2017 167,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak dripping ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil border line ---- advise change both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear silencer + joint corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 167,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing drivers side (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak dripping ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil border line ---- advise change both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear silencer + joint corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 159,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

mileage not displayed --- checked with torch

n/s mirror cover missing

oil leak

rear silencer and joint corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 159,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

mileage not displayed --- checked with torch

n/s mirror cover missing

oil leak

rear silencer and joint corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 151,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

milage not displayed -- checked with torch

n/s mirror cover missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 151,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

milage not displayed -- checked with torch

n/s mirror cover missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

milage not displayed

n/s mirror casing missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s door mirror casing missing

Fail 26 Apr 2013

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s door mirror casing missing

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012

Oil leak

rear exhaust system rusty.

Fail 2 Apr 2012

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system rusty.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 123,021 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,553 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 115,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,322 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,330 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,868 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,590 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,590 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 DXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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