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DY03 EEB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,462 mi
Last recorded92,462 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 92,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,495 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,307 miles

Oil leak

movemrnt in both front shocker tops

Fail 8 Jan 2014 76,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

movemrnt in both front shocker tops

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,995 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,990 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,051 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,770 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,193 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 28,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 EEB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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The MOT history for DY03 EEB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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