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DY03 EVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 111,032 miles

engine management light on ok for this test

Fail 11 May 2012 111,032 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on ok for this test

Fail 8 May 2012 111,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 99,914 miles

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

front wipers smeary ok at this mot test

some damage to front bumper and slighty loose okat this mot test.

Fail 3 May 2011 99,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smeary ok at this mot test

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,483 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different speed rating on osf tyre (non testable item)

some play in osf top suspension mount (ok for this test)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,555 miles

different speed rating on osf tyre (non testable item)

some play in osf top suspension mount (ok for this test)

Fail 27 Mar 2008

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 33,165 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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 EVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 EVK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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