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DY03 EUV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 80,495 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Aug 2026 80,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 79,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,700 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 78,700 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,028 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 78,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,436 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,300 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,364 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 74,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,286 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,446 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

car is a total loss

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,632 miles

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)

power steering rack damp with fluid but no sign of a leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

power steering rack damp with fluid but no sign of a leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,328 miles

accident repair carried out to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,270 miles

steering rack damp

vehecle registered as a total loss

Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering rack damp

vehecle registered as a total loss

Pass 9 Aug 2008 43,513 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,027 miles

handbrake high

rear panel damage repaired sealer used to cover repair

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,163 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 EUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

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

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