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DY03 EVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,990 miles

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

front brake pads low

nearside front brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,988 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

front brake pads low

nearside front brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,891 miles

n/s/f brake pipe surface rust

o/s/f bumper prev scraped

o/s/r coil spring coroded

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 4 Sep 2009 94,891 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe surface rust

o/s/f bumper prev scraped

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,026 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 EVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 EVP registered?

DY03 EVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is DY03 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 EVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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