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DY03 EUB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 72,523 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 72,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

Pass 19 May 2014 64,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/sf tyre worn on inside edge

o/sr tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 May 2014 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/sf tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 May 2013 59,692 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 59,687 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 54,836 miles

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

Oil leak

o/sf flexi brake hose ends corroding

o/sf tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres has light cracking

Fail 17 May 2012 54,811 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

o/sf flexi brake hose ends corroding

o/sf tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres has light cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 51,542 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

very slight noise o/sr wheel bearing

Fail 19 May 2011 51,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

very slight noise o/sr wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2010 47,579 miles

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

slight cracking on n/sf tyre wall

wipers slightly torn

Pass 13 May 2009 44,617 miles

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

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Pass 21 May 2008 41,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 37,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,024 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 EUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 EUB, 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 EUB registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 EUB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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