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DY03 EZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,587 mi
Last recorded114,587 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,587 miles

slight leak rear shockers, metal brake pipes corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,967 miles

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

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

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

lift in o/s/f top strut mount, mfront discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,294 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,604 miles

n/s/r tyre inside edge, windscreen scratches, slight play top strut mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,608 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,594 miles

Front brake discs becoming excessivly worn

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,809 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 64,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,604 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 57,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,075 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 EZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EZT, 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 EZT registered?

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

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