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DY03 EES

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,841 mi
Last recorded103,841 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,841 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow from rear box

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 96,480 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn excessive on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 96,480 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn excessive on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 89,436 miles

Front headlights altered.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front headlights altered.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,964 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,747 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,780 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 EES is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EES, 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 EES registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 EES shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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