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DY03 EVL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,067 mi
Last recorded110,067 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,064 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2014 102,879 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 May 2014 102,828 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 May 2013 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 86,488 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 75,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 75,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 66,194 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 66,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2009 53,119 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 44,425 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 44,385 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 35,198 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 35,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 28,184 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

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 EVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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