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DY03 EXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 110,170 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,471 miles

chip to screen

Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,467 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,553 miles

chip to screen

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,547 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip to screen

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 99,659 miles

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

both front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge 185/65/15

Fail 10 Feb 2016 99,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge 185/65/15

only one washer jet working on the offside

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 96,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses retaining device missing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,334 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 94,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 91,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,526 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,471 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 78,545 miles

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 Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,545 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,876 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 70,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,120 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 EXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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