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DY03 RWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,760 mi
Last recorded94,760 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

temp type sealing fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 75,932 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 May 2015 75,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,619 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel cap sealing ring sealing wrong part of filler neck advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel cap sealing ring sealing wrong part of filler neck advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,387 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,755 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment warning light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,755 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine managment warning light on

Pass 20 May 2011 58,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre very perished

Pass 22 May 2008 44,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 44,778 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/r lamp cracked but not showing white light

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,093 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,093 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,776 miles

Drivers side, side repeater insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 RWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 RWZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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