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DY03 EHN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,617 mi
Last recorded123,617 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,617 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 123,610 miles

Front Lower coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,529 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,846 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,297 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 92,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 66,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,778 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,506 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 EHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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