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DY03 EEM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,580 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexible section outer mesh broken at both ends

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexible section outer mesh broken at both ends

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No3 ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2018 93,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in inner side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2018 93,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in inner side wall

Pass 18 May 2017 87,027 miles

Nearside Rear tyre just on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

both front brake discs wearing very thin

both headlight lenses faded beam output dim

both rear coil springs corroding

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing?

Fail 18 May 2017 87,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer snapped off (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre just on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

both front brake discs wearing very thin

both headlight lenses faded beam output dim

both rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing?

Pass 18 May 2016 82,987 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 79,802 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 79,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,408 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine MIL on

front tyre wear uneven

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,427 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine MIL on

oil leak to engine

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,427 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine MIL on

oil leak to engine

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,859 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,857 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,899 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,142 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,971 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 EEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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