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DY03 RUW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 50,206 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r & o/s/r sho0ck upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,074 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 44,040 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres cracking or perishing by treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system condition corroded on exhaust central and rear boxes also rear exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,917 miles

both rear tyres perished

little damping effect from both rear shockers

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,624 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 26,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,602 miles

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

underbody corroding in pescribed area's, not to excess

Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underbody corroding in pescribed area's, not to excess

Pass 1 May 2013 26,218 miles

underbody corroded but not to exess in perscribed areas

Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underbody corroded but not to exess in perscribed areas

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 24,563 miles

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

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

damage to air con radiator

front tyre sidewalls slight slightly poor condition

Pass 6 May 2010 23,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,538 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 RUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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