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DY03 EHH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,185 miles

Nearside Front top mount play detected in upper attachment

Offside Front top mount play detected in upper attachment

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2020 69,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount play detected in upper attachment

Offside Front top mount play detected in upper attachment

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,327 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,277 miles

both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak suspect rear main crank seal (severe) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak suspect rear main crank seal (severe) ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,934 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.91mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,108 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

parking brake travel adjusted at customer request

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,092 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,092 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,302 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 4 May 2011 54,159 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2010 51,638 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 48,958 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 48,958 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,709 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

ADVISE TO CLEAN / GREASE BRAKE PIPES

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / BACK BOX SECTION HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASING SPLITTING / FLAKING / BECOMING WEAK / MIDDLE / REAR FLANGE JOINTS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,949 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE / REAR SECTIONS VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK IN PLACES / REAR JOIN HEAVLY CORRODED / BACK BOX SECTION HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER SKIN SPLIT / FLAKING

Pass 11 May 2006 38,397 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 EHH 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 78.9%.

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

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