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DY03 EBA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,324 mi
Last recorded160,324 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 160,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 160,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play in nearside front shocker top

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2012 143,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,495 miles

front discs slightly worn

surface rust on all brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,445 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,229 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 88,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 57,534 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 57,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2006 42,979 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 42,979 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 EBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

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

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