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DY03 ENT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,132 mi
Last recorded107,132 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,540 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 91,536 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,178 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,071 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2008 35,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,381 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 22,381 miles

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

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

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 ENT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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