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DY03 DZZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,955 mi
Last recorded136,955 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 136,955 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 136,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,419 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 128,414 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,664 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,906 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,906 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,093 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,993 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,982 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 76,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,383 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,699 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 61,889 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,599 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 52,111 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,520 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 DZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DZZ, 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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What year was DY03 DZZ registered?

DY03 DZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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