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DY03 EWJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamp patter dim

Fail 10 Oct 2019 110,334 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamp patter dim

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp Patten dim

slight leak on front pipe exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2018 104,138 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp Patten dim

slight leak on front pipe exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,566 miles

both headlamp patten dim

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlamp patten dim

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlamp patten dim

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,789 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,048 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,465 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,952 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 EWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

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

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