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DY03 EPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,922 mi
Last recorded156,922 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 156,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel filter corroded

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

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 7 May 2013 147,750 miles

advise exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2012 139,515 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 139,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 130,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 130,760 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 121,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2010 121,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 28 Apr 2009 111,718 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 111,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2008 102,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 102,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 92,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 65,271 miles

N/S/F tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroding

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 EPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

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

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