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DY03 ETZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,688 mi
Last recorded81,688 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2015 81,688 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlamps slightly insecure

centre mirror damaged

osf upper top mount has play

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlamps slightly insecure

centre mirror damaged

osf upper top mount has play

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 61,679 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 61,679 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,492 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,450 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper/wing area

o/s top of windscreen starting to de-laminate.

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit(only 2mm)

uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre and has small piece of metel in tread.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s/f bumper/wing area

o/s top of windscreen starting to de-laminate.

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit(only 2mm)

uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre and has small piece of metel in tread.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,936 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust

some play in both front shockabsorber top mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,924 miles

some corrosion on exhaust.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,264 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 22,264 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

some corrosion on rear exhaust

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 ETZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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