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DY03 RVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 131,882 miles

exhaust pipework rusty/rear silencer very poor

various oil leaks

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 26 Apr 2013 131,757 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust pipework rusty/rear silencer very poor

tyre size 185/65/15h

various oil leaks

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,245 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)

both front top suspension mounts have slight freeplay

rear exhaust box starting to croade

Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,238 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

both front top suspension mounts have slight freeplay

rear exhaust box starting to croade

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,953 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks

Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,953 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,055 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,425 miles

Oil leak

lower suspension and steering components contaminated with oil

Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,422 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

lower suspension and steering components contaminated with oil

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,400 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2007 41,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,952 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 RVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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