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DY03 EPJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,624 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 98,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,492 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 97,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,314 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,070 miles

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

exhaust rusting

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension leg top mtgs

Fail 7 Dec 2012 85,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

exhaust rusting

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension leg top mtgs

Pass 5 Nov 2011 81,640 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 81,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,974 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 71,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 62,672 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 62,672 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,705 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 32,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,721 miles

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

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

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 EPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

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

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