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DY03 ENM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

headlamp lens glazed

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,043 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,430 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 103,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,771 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front headlight beam patterns slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 98,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexiable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front headlight beam patterns slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders

Exhaust system rear joint heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

STRONG ADVISE !! brakepipe corrosion / STRONG ADVISE !! middle exhaust deteriorated and leaking

both handbrake cables corroded

both os tyres worn on inner edges / both ns tyres wearing on inner edges / nsf tyre outer sidewall scuffed

exhaust corrosion / middle to rear exhaust joint corroded / movment in both front top strut mounts / os mirrior outer caseing bin taped up / both headlight patterns weak

front crssmember as signs of bin hit

Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,518 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

STRONG ADVISE !! brakepipe corrosion / STRONG ADVISE !! middle exhaust deteriorated and leaking

both handbrake cables corroded

both os tyres worn on inner edges / both ns tyres wearing on inner edges / nsf tyre outer sidewall scuffed

exhaust corrosion / middle to rear exhaust joint corroded / movment in both front top strut mounts / os mirrior outer caseing bin taped up / both headlight patterns weak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both (comp to rear flexis) brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front/ offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,031 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing

offfside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 80,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,054 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,052 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,653 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 65,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 55,213 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,285 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,178 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,683 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY03 ENM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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