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DY03 EHW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,261 mi
Last recorded142,261 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 142,261 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In tread Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 142,261 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In tread Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,665 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 141,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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 20 Mar 2020 141,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 140,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 140,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 134,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/head lights lenzes poor condition.o/s/tie bar slightly play

Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/head lights lenzes poor condition.o/s/tie bar slightly play

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,327 miles

middle ehaust rubbers missing

nosie from cam belt area

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,532 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,152 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,253 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 EHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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