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DY03 EHL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,179 mi
Last recorded116,179 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,962 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 109,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 103,661 miles

EML displayed on dash

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,734 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,989 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

EML light on

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,989 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

EML light on

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,552 miles

coolant low.

rear coil springs of mixed type.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,652 miles

exhaust corroded.

misting of oil around steering rack.

oil leak .

two nails in ns/r tyre and pressure down.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 75,652 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

misting of oil around steering rack.

oil leak .

two nails in ns/r tyre and pressure down.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,391 miles

Outer sidewall perished on nearside rear tyre

Play in offside top strut mount

Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,855 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 42,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,771 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 EHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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