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DY03 ECW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,879 mi
Last recorded126,879 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,879 miles

outer sill covers fitted

passenger doorv mirror u/s

Fail 25 Oct 2017 126,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no patern (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only excessive travel in lever (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades perished (8.2.2)

outer sill covers fitted

passenger doorv mirror u/s

Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,872 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 120,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 115,336 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 115,331 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,058 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,058 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,557 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,678 miles

AIR FRESHENER REMOVED FROM MIRROR DURING PRE CHECKS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING PARTICULARLY ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE IRREGULAR INNER EDGE WEAR

CENTRE PIPE OF EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED

Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,678 miles

AIR FRESHENER REMOVED FROM MIRROR DURING PRE CHECKS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING PARTICULARLY ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE IRREGULAR INNER EDGE WEAR

CENTRE PIPE OF EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,889 miles

WIPER SYSTEM OPERATING SLOWLY POSSIBLE FAULT WITH MOTOR OR SWITCHES

Fail 28 Mar 2009 56,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

WIPER SYSTEM OPERATING SLOWLY POSSIBLE FAULT WITH MOTOR OR SWITCHES

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,598 miles

both rear tyres lumpy on inside

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,753 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,346 miles

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

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 ECW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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