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DY03 RYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,616 mi
Last recorded92,616 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,616 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,719 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked

offside front inner wing brake pipe and nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,797 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges close to (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,518 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

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

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

Very slight misting of oil on o/s/r shock absorber

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Fail 20 Sep 2013 106,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 97,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2008
Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,371 miles

Advise, rear exhaust box and tail corosion.

Advise, tread wear n/s front tyre.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 75,371 miles

Advise, rear exhaust box and tail corosion.

Advise, tread wear n/s front tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 52,825 miles

brake fluid low

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 RYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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