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DY03 EOS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,080 mi
Last recorded67,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,699 miles

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

centre section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,989 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,122 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread waer & surface cracks

Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread waer & surface cracks

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,685 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 EOS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

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

Is DY03 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 EOS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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