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DY03 EVD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,917 mi
Last recorded75,917 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 75,917 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,525 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 71,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,504 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering Rack Has Slight Leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 68,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering Rack Has Slight Leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,748 miles

PROMPT nearside and offside rear tyres cracking and shape

offside rear light lens

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,592 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear lightlens cracked

offside rear tyre shape

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,592 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear lightlens cracked

offside rear tyre shape

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,838 miles

both front tyre inner edges low

slight leak from n/s/f steering rack gaiter

Fail 30 Mar 2012 54,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre inner edges low

slight leak from n/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,114 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,111 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 40,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,878 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage and small cuts to tread area.

Offside front and offside rear tyres small cuts to tread area.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 29,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage and small cuts to tread area.

Offside front and offside rear tyres small cuts to tread area.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,658 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 EVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD registered?

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

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