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DY03 EEG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,535 mi
Last recorded67,535 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 60,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,242 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 44,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 35,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 EEG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EEG, 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 EEG registered?

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

Is DY03 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 EEG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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