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DY03 EWR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,383 mi
Last recorded114,383 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,383 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,382 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 107,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,129 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre splitting & under-inflated ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,986 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,016 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,760 miles

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts have slight movement, possible cause why tyres are wearing uneven on the front

Fail 26 Oct 2012 66,759 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts have slight movement, possible cause why tyres are wearing uneven on the front

offside front tyre starting to wear uneven and low on the inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,455 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,853 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,375 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,552 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 37,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,037 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 EWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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