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DY03 ETK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 134,429 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 120,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Front headlamps faded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

emission cleaner added

Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 101,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 98,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps faded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,712 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 93,189 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,608 miles

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

e m light on

exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,608 miles

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

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

e m light on

exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 75,654 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,436 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,436 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,043 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,275 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,193 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 ETK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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The MOT history for DY03 ETK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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