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DY03 RZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 137,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp discoloured causing very poor aim pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded pipe fail during brake test (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexi both side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,658 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,658 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,507 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 118,507 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,093 miles

Brake pipes and ferrels corroded all round

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,734 miles

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 16 Sep 2014 104,111 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 104,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake pipe corroded

front brake hoses corrosion

mid exhaust rudders missing

n/s+o/s rollbar links play/noise,rack seepage

staring fault/immobiliser light on,n/s wiper split,h/lamps poor pattern

Fail 18 Sep 2013 101,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres worn/edges bald

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded,fronts+n/s/r poor,o/s foot/handbrakes poor effort

front brake hoses corrosion

mid exhaust rubbers missing

n/s+o/s rollbar links play/noise,rack seepage

starting fault/immobiliser light on,n/s wiper split,h/lamps poor pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,428 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 965419662260

Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded,o/s/r+o/s/f borderline

exhaust corroded

h/lamps poor pattern

o/s/f rollbar link play

o/s/r tyre perished+worn/distorted tread,fronts edges wear

rack seepage

screen damage

Fail 20 Sep 2011 93,811 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded,o/s/r+o/s/f borderline

exhaust corroded

front/rear brake imbalance

h/lamps poor pattern

o/s/f rollbar link play

o/s/r tyre perished+worn/distorted tread,fronts edges wear

rack seepage

screen damage

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,352 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 83,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pipes corrosion,o/s/f poor

front brakes imbalanced,handbrake travel,n/s handbrake poor effort

h/lamps poor pattern

rear tyres tread distorting

screen damage

wheels poor clearance om lock

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,511 miles

n/s handbrake poor effort,front brake imbalance,refer also prior fail/advise 561452879254

oil present subframe area,unable to properly assess some items/areas

steering poor clearance on lock

Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,179 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corrosion

exhaust corroded

h/lamps poor pattern

oil seepage n/s rack

rear brake imbalnce

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres worn,o/s/r tread perished/distorting

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corrosion

exhaust corroded

h/lamps poor pattern

oil seepage n/s rack

rear brake imbalnce

rear tyres worn,o/s/r tread perished/distorting

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,078 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,146 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perrished.

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

o/s door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,068 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 RZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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