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DY03 EXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017
Fail 30 May 2017

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

Pass 16 May 2016 92,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 85,803 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 85,803 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 79,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,095 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,824 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,956 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 51,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 46,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 31,978 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 EXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

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

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