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DY03 EMX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,253 mi
Last recorded102,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 102,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,123 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2016 85,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2015 79,936 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

full exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 79,936 miles

all brake pipes greased

full exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,982 miles

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,773 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,366 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,119 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 EMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EMX, 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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What year was DY03 EMX registered?

DY03 EMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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