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DY03 DZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,822 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component sweat from rack pinnon area (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper axle bush perished and badly cracking

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak timing area and pressure switch area ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Bumper insecure damaged ()

Offside Rear Upper axle bush perished and badly cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Braking system leaking cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component sweat from rack pinnon area (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper axle bush perished and badly cracking

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak timing area and pressure switch area ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Bumper insecure damaged ()

Offside Rear Upper axle bush perished and badly cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,126 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,602 miles

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

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

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

exh centre silencer heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

exh centre silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,177 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 DZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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