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DY03 EXS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,290 mi
Last recorded156,290 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 156,290 miles

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

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

both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

centre to rear brake pipes corroded - suggest attention soon

o/s/f road wheel slightly fouling against inner wheel arch covers

o/s/f shock absorber damp

oil around engine

slight damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall but not bulged

Fail 7 Nov 2017 156,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust cover also excessively damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

centre to rear brake pipes corroded - suggest attention soon

o/s/f road wheel slightly fouling against inner wheel arch covers

o/s/f shock absorber damp

oil around engine

slight damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall but not bulged

Pass 15 Nov 2016 144,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 144,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,208 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s headlight slightly insecure

oil leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2015 131,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and beam image poor (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and beam image poor (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,420 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

damage to front bumper

slight movement o/s/f top shocker mount

underside muddy

Fail 19 Nov 2014 117,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places.

damage to front bumper.

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on edges recommend replacement.

underside muddy.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,760 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 97,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 97,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 91,042 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,042 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 84,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,031 miles

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

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

anti slip device slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2009 76,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

anti slip device slightly worn

Fail 1 Nov 2008 68,328 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper perished

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,328 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

rear wiper perished

Fail 2 May 2007 48,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 48,721 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 31,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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