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DY03 EVN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 137,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 137,324 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox and joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 131,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 131,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 127,812 miles

Play in o\s\f strut top mounting.

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2018 127,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Play in o\s\f strut top mounting.

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,034 miles

chip in front windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2016 115,644 miles

Front exhaust system has a leak present (7.1.2a)

Front items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front additional door mirror glass pivots are insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe is heavily corroded and indicates renewal is required (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Front headlamp European beam illumination is deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Front headlamp mounting top is damaged and had a temporary repair (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front Upper strut attachment has lift present approximately 010 mm (2.5A.1c)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroding (2.4C.1b)

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3A.1b)

The brake pipes from/to the control valve are corroded (3.6B.2c)

The centre and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorating (7.1.2a)

The park brake efficiency is at the legal limit of 16% the brakes require service (3.7B.7)

centre exhaust silencer has one mounting missing (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 115,644 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect See also (Headlamp lens dirty/deteriorated) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front exhaust system has a leak present (7.1.2a)

Front items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front additional door mirror glass pivots are insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe is heavily corroded and indicates renewal is required (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front Upper strut attachment has lift present approximately 010 mm (2.5A.1c)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroding (2.4C.1b)

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3A.1b)

The brake pipes from/to the control valve are corroded (3.6B.2c)

The centre and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorating (7.1.2a)

The park brake efficiency is at the legal limit of 16% the brakes require service (3.7B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 108,880 miles

(1.7.3)The nearside front headlamp repair to mounting bracket is by way of a temporary repair,which appears that a more substancial repair will be required in the near future

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorating and slightly affecting the beam image quality

(2.5A.1c)The offside front suspension top mounting has lift present approximately 05 mm,indicating that service/repairs are required

(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a leak is present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipe(s) from/to the rear along the (rear section) are corroded and indicate that renewal is required

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe to flexi - hose is corroded along its length

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe is corroding,and the pipe across the rear axle is corroding

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(8.2.2)The nearside front wiper blade is splitting along its length,leaving some streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting at the ends

NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 6 Jun 2015 108,880 miles

(1.7.3)The nearside front headlamp repair to mounting bracket is by way of a temporary repair,which appears that a more substancial repair will be required in the near future

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorating and slightly affecting the beam image quality

(2.5A.1c)The offside front suspension top mounting has lift present approximately 05 mm,indicating that service/repairs are required

(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a leak is present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipe(s) from/to the rear along the (rear section) are corroded and indicate that renewal is required

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe to flexi - hose is corroded along its length

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe is corroding,and the pipe across the rear axle is corroding

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(8.2.2)The nearside front wiper blade is splitting along its length,leaving some streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting at the ends

NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 30 May 2015 108,783 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

(2.5A.1c)The offside front suspension top mounting has lift present approximately 05 mm,indicating that service/repairs are required

(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a leak is present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipe(s) from/to the rear along the (rear section) are corroded and indicate that renewal is required

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe to flexi - hose is corroded along its length

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe is corroding,and the pipe across the rear axle is corroding

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(8.2.2)The nearside front wiper blade is splitting along its length,leaving some streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting at the ends

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 24 May 2014 103,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 96,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,922 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,444 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,444 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 68,747 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 68,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,136 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,366 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 40,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,664 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY03 EVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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