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DY03 EGC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,865 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre has slight cracking

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Door strap bolt loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Door strap bolt loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,254 miles

Both front tyres have a worn outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 75,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres have a worn outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 70,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,872 miles

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

rear ex box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear ex box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,797 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 58,763 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,992 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,614 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,540 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside front top mount's

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,954 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 EGC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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