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DY03 RZR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,149 mi
Last recorded131,149 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 131,149 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

Fail 8 Apr 2024 131,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front strut top mount has slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2023 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front strut top mount has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,826 miles

Nearside sill has plastic cover

Offside sill has plastic cover

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspention mounts have slight play

Fail 7 Mar 2022 121,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded accross the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield is loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill has plastic cover

Offside sill has plastic cover

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,717 miles

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))

cill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 118,717 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))

cill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,760 miles

plastic cill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 117,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,121 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 112,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,654 miles

BACK BOX THIN/ CORRODED

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,374 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 RZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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