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DY03 EFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,423 mi
Last recorded131,423 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,014 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 125,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 120,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,691 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing sign of Perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,885 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,409 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2013 98,179 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 5 Dec 2013 98,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,743 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,822 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

suspect noise from within nearside rear brake drum

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,293 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,759 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,807 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 55,805 miles

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

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

engine oil stained

exhaust system corroded - more heavily at the rear!

o/s/f brake disc (inner surface) slightly corroded

slight play in both fron top suspension mountings

slight play in steering rack

stonechip in zone a of windscreen but contained in a 10 mm diam.

wiper smear screen slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,767 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 EFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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