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DY03 EGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,862 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system blowing too badly to test (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber slight leak

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,873 miles

Nearside drop link slight play in ball joint

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

center exhaust corroded

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 29 Feb 2016 108,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside drop link slight play in ball joint

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

center exhaust corroded

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,568 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 102,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 96,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,280 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,648 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,105 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre wall to tread inner slight craking

Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,170 miles

front brakes noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,609 miles

headlight bulb ends peeling just passing on beam image

nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall

offside headlight top bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,870 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 26,839 miles

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

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

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

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 EGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

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

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