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DY03 EWC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,896 mi
Last recorded84,896 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,537 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,361 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer deterirated and bracket snapped

slight movement in n/s front top suspension bush

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,599 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 38,597 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,500 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 EWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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