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DY03 EKK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,931 mi
Last recorded108,931 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 108,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,480 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 105,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,925 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,319 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,443 miles

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

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

front brake pad depths not visible through wheels

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,441 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front brake pad depths not visible through wheels

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,289 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,185 miles

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

outer casing corroded on rear silencer

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,418 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,739 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,497 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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