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DY03 ETR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,154 mi
Last recorded108,154 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 108,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,587 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,587 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,273 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 84,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,203 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,343 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,054 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,279 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 ETR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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