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DY03 JYW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at leg mounting (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer flange very corroded, Strong Advise!!!

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing

eng management warning lamp illuminated

o/s front & o/s rear tyres beginning to crack & perish

several brake pipes, grease covered

Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,371 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at leg mounting (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer flange very corroded, Strong Advise!!!

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing

eng management warning lamp illuminated

o/s front & o/s rear tyres beginning to crack & perish

several brake pipes, grease covered

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,558 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount missing

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

eng management warning lamp illuminated

rear silencer flange very corroded

several brake pipes, grease covered

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,239 miles

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

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

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

eng management warning light illuminated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,238 miles

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)

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

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

eng management warning light illuminated

rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,180 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

rear exhaust box outer skin loose and offside hanger broken off

Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

rear exhaust box outer skin loose and offside hanger broken off

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,081 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

eng mang light on

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,283 miles

discs and pads 70-80%

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,145 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 JYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

DY03 JYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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