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DY03 DZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,362 mi
Last recorded139,362 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 139,362 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush 072009 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 114,543 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 106,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,397 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,402 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,679 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

battery slightly loose poorly supported

exhaust corroded

nsf headlight image poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,167 miles

slight bind offsde front brake

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,623 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 59,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,480 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 40,363 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box outter cover damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,551 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 28,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,338 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 DZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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