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DY03 EOB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,535 mi
Last recorded131,535 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 131,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes cleaned and greased rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 131,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 112,809 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 112,808 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,301 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coolant level low

front subframe centre mounts corroded

headlamp lenses poor condition

p.a.s rack damp with oil

Fail 23 Apr 2018 106,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coolant level low

front subframe centre mounts corroded

headlamp lenses poor condition

p.a.s rack damp with oil

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,778 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear shockers rusty

both centre mounting points of front subframe rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,456 miles

rear shockers dust shields insecure/corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,321 miles

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

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

both rear shockers dust shield mountings are heavally corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,828 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,417 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,556 miles

nearside front tyre outer side weall isa damaged

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

rear exhaust box is heavally corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2007 44,556 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall is damaged

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 35,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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