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DY03 SGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,461 mi
Last recorded189,461 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 SGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 189,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 189,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to box (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 175,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 164,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,745 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 150,745 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 135,689 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 135,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 122,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,532 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 105,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 90,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front undertray fitted (some items not visible)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 90,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front undertray fitted (some items not visible)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 71,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,887 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres slightly uneven tread

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,943 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 SGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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