MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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outer sill covers fitted
passenger doorv mirror u/s
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pipes corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
WIPER SYSTEM OPERATING SLOWLY POSSIBLE FAULT WITH MOTOR OR SWITCHES
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
both rear tyres lumpy on inside
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DY03 ECW registered?
DY03 ECW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is DY03 ECW safe to buy?
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