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DY03 EVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,171 mi
Last recorded147,171 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 147,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,482 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 138,482 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,683 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,600 miles

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

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

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

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

slight marks in screen o/side

Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

slight marks in screen o/side

Pass 29 Jun 2016 120,879 miles

slight mark in o/s sreen

Fail 29 Jun 2016 120,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight mark in o/s sreen

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,701 miles

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

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

marks in o/side screen

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 96,906 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 96,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 87,011 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 87,011 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 80,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 62,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,864 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 33,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Please note that while rear brake efficiencies have acheived min effort they will req. att. soon inc hand brake

Pass 12 May 2006 33,537 miles

Please note that while rear brake efficiencies have acheived min effort they will req. att. soon inc hand brake

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 EVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EVU, 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 EVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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