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DY03 EKL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,016 miles

chip on windscreen n/s/f

front discs inner face corroded

slight play in steering arm o/s/f

Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,929 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front pads low

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

some play in steering

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,929 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

some play in steering

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,822 miles

front pads getting low

some play in steering

Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front pads getting low

some play in steering

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,570 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,233 miles

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

o.s.f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,390 miles

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

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

big bore rear box

Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

big bore rear box

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,907 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 57,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,257 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 39,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,379 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 23,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,288 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 EKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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