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DY03 EYZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,273 mi
Last recorded108,273 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 108,273 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,041 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 106,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 100,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine on to sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,902 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,119 miles

captive sub frame mountings corroded

nearside front brake pipe is corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

slight play in both front suspension upper mountings

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,736 miles

rear axle bushes are debonding

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

play in both front suspension top mountings

rear axle bushes are debonding

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,563 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 20,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 19,296 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 EYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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