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DY03 EOE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,777 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken

Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses deterioated

exhaust poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,334 miles

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

nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

rear exhaust poor condition

steel spare wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre WORN DOWN TO LIMIT and has small cuts in it

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/R tyre perished and worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Some wetness around power steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2015 92,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre WORN DOWN TO LIMIT and has small cuts in it

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/R tyre perished and worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Some wetness around power steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,966 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

radiator is leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,121 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,332 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,707 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,665 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 EOE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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