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DY03 ENC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,486 mi
Last recorded125,486 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 125,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 124,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,745 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sillsrusting

Fail 9 Nov 2023 123,731 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sillsrusting

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs rusting

Fail 5 Nov 2022 122,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs rusting

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 115,214 miles

Brake pipes rusting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,641 miles

Brake pipes rusting

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 106,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes rusting

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,060 miles

BAFFLES LOOSE IN REAR SILENCER

CORROSION TO CENTRE SILENCER

ENGINE NOISE NOTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,259 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,259 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

noise on engine

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,396 miles

ENGINE NOISEY (TAPPETS) ADVISE ON OIL / FILTER CHANGE / OIL LEAKS ON UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASING SPLIT / FLAKING / BECOMING WEAK / HEAVLY CORRODED AROUND FLANGE JOINT AT REAR / SUPPORT RUBBERS GETTING WEAK

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

ENGINE NOISEY (TAPPETS) ADVISE ON OIL / FILTER CHANGE / OIL LEAKS ON UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASING SPLIT / FLAKING / BECOMING WEAK / HEAVLY CORRODED AROUND FLANGE JOINT AT REAR / SUPPORT RUBBERS GETTING WEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE / ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 15 H / CONTI BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 15 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,788 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 ENC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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