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DY03 EHE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,784 mi
Last recorded97,784 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on pre july 2003 vehicle.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 97,737 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on pre july 2003 vehicle.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,706 miles

Co emissions slow to drop

both front metal brake pipes corroded esp the n/s

both rear metal brake pipes corroded esp the n/s

exhaust rusty

f/n/s wiper blade splitting

f/o/s outer cv boot weeping grease slightly

slight engine oil leak from cam cover

Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid - green colour

emissions only just met requirements

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,299 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer offside rubber mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just acceptable, 185/65/15/88t econ. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge 185/65/15/88t econ (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 72,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box badly corroded, hanger broken away from box, however still adequately supported

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,711 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box badly corroded, hanger broken away from box, however still adequately supported

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

o/s wiper is poor

r/n/s tyre low on tread 3mm

radiator weeping coolant

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,399 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,255 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,844 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o\s door mirror cover missing

Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o\s door mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,154 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 EHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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