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DY03 EUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,713 mi
Last recorded67,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,713 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 62,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 54,719 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 54,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 52,290 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 52,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR Between Flexible Hose and Load Valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,333 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 50,333 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 50,180 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 49,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,728 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 47,872 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 47,114 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 47,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,669 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 45,669 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 42,984 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 40,542 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 37,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 37,231 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 34,559 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,559 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 30,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 26,918 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 26,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 22,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,635 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 EUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EUH, 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 EUH registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 EUH shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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