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DY03 EWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,931 mi
Last recorded95,931 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load valve to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe to rear load valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,931 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load valve to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe to rear load valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged outside 'A' zone less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged outside 'A' zone less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 92,144 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass shards insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged outside 'A' zone less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,560 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,586 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,586 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 79,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,714 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,555 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,433 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,572 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,471 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 EWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

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

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