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DY03 DZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,404 mi
Last recorded93,404 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and offside front pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect top mount is also stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requirement - nearside is poor and needs adjustment

Fail 23 Aug 2019 83,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and offside front pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect top mount is also stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requirement - nearside is poor and needs adjustment

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,954 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,787 miles

nsf coil spring rusty

osf brake pipe slight rusty

rear brake pipes slight rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nsf coil spring rusty

osf brake pipe slight rusty

rear brake pipes slight rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,167 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,073 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,432 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,936 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer badly cooroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,934 miles

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

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

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer badly cooroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 40,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 83,417 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 204,460 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 DZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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