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DY03 RZE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,190 mi
Last recorded92,190 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,190 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

plastic sill covers fitted

wipers intermittently park on screen

Fail 20 Sep 2016 92,190 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape, close to limit and perishing (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

heat shield insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

wipers intermittently park on screen

Pass 23 Sep 2015 86,409 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper play in strut tops

Front wipers not parking

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight binding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

items removed from drivers veiw

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 86,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper play in strut tops

Front wipers not parking

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight binding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

items removed from drivers veiw

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,944 miles

Oil leak

front gearbox mounting rubber deteriorating

noise from nearside rear hub area when wheel rotated

offside rear tyre deteriorating

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear and offside front tyres deteriorating

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

Oil leak

front gearbox mounting rubber deteriorating

noise from nearside rear hub area when wheel rotated

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

noise from both rear wheel bearings when rotated but not rough

Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

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

noise from both rear wheel bearings when rotated but not rough

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,778 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 62,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

middle and rear exhaust sections outer skins flaking off

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2011 53,520 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

middle and rear exhaust sections outer skins flaking off

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,962 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 44,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,655 miles

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

Off side rear tyre down to 2.5mm

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,439 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,983 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 RZE 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 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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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