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DY03 EOU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,024 mi
Last recorded112,024 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,024 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective rubber deteriorated minor movement ()

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

minor corrosion to vehicle

slight movement top strut mounts

windscreen has minor scratch

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,831 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking gas's (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective rubber deteriorated minor movement ()

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

minor corrosion to vehicle

slight movement top strut mounts

Pass 12 May 2015 105,251 miles

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

front windscreen has a combination of scratches that don't restrict the drivers view

Fail 9 May 2015 105,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front windscreen has a combination of scratches that don't restrict the drivers view

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,885 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,885 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,321 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,326 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,861 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,382 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 EOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EOU, 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 EOU registered?

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

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