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DY03 EVV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,765 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 126,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,648 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 102,883 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,139 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 86,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,898 miles

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

front wipers torn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,898 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers torn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,431 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,007 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 EVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

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

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