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DY03 EZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,212 mi
Last recorded112,212 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,157 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 100,064 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2015 99,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre is badly worn on the outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,213 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers auto parking not working but can be parked

nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

offside front tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,991 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,891 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007
Pass 27 Mar 2006 139,591 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 EZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EZX, 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 EZX registered?

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

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