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DY03 EFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,686 mi
Last recorded112,686 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,686 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 109,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,145 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Top shocker mount has movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top shocker mount has movement

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Top shocker mount has movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top shocker mount has movement

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,599 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 85,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,776 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 57,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,687 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,814 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,027 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,027 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 EFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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