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DY03 EHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,632 miles

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

Offside Front bump has slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,558 miles

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,306 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 77,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,251 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 70,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,720 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 48,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,615 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,340 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,571 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,145 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 EHV 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 EHV, 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 EHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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