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DY03 EVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,501 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 76,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,406 miles

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

osr tyre deteriorated

rear wiper worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 52,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

os r tyre perrished

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

ffside rear tyre rubber has started to crack/perish around outside edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 48,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

ffside rear tyre rubber has started to crack/perish around outside edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,144 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,740 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,740 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 36,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,427 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,298 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 EVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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The MOT history for DY03 EVG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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