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DY03 EYG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rodend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rodend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 109,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rodend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rodend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly sticky & juddery (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2013 92,497 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,473 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 87,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,015 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,900 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 65,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,325 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 38,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear seat belt there but under seat coversounable to test

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,949 miles

centre rear seat belt there but under seat coversounable to test

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,236 miles

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

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 EYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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