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DY03 EOM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 105,294 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 101,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,668 miles

N/s/f tyre wall cuts not reaching ply or cords

Fail 20 Mar 2009 79,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s/f tyre wall cuts not reaching ply or cords

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,206 miles

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

nearside front door mirror cover missing,, nearside front tyre at 2mm,, (185/65/r15h), engine management lamp on,, .

Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,234 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 42,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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 EOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

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

Is DY03 EOM safe to buy?

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