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DY03 DZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,169 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,848 miles

front discs.............

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,478 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing at rear.

Slight corrosion to brake pipes.

Slight cracks to rear tyres.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,285 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 57,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,382 miles

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

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

cam belt due @ 40'000 miles or four years

Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

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

cam belt due @ 40'000 miles or four years

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,212 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 DZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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