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DY03 EOF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,598 mi
Last recorded48,598 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 48,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,071 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,700 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Rear silencer joint corroded

front headlamps worn

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,303 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2016 44,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 15 88h (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,181 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cracks appearing on thread pattern

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 36,273 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,819 miles

o/s front screen very light scratch legal at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EOF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EOF, 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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What year was DY03 EOF registered?

DY03 EOF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DY03 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 EOF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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