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DY03 ECX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sturt top mount bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sturt top mount bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both lower suspension arm mounting areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,707 miles

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Excessive damage within swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 74,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Excessive damage within swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***Borderline pass/fail*** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***Borderline pass/fail*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,421 miles

Exhaust centre to back box flange heavily corroded

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 65,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,719 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FRONT (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,718 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONTS & REARS (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S/F (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,167 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside as pipes join to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes as pass the fuel tank joining rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,406 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,121 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear handbrake performance only just met, system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,648 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre has abnormal wear to the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 50,631 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre has abnormal wear to the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS - Added fluid to washer reservoir (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,833 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Rear seat belts covered up, preventing a full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,942 miles

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

n/s & o/s/r tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 30 May 2012 37,482 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,469 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Jun 2011 33,469 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,422 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 ECX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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