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DY03 VEB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,887 mi
Last recorded47,887 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall and tread area splitting

Offside Front Tyre side wall and tread area splitting

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread area to side wall starting split

Offside Front tyre tread area to side wall starting split

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,088 miles

os front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 37,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,028 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

os front brake flex hose ferrull corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,935 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 31,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear box corroded and slight blow

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,103 miles

rear box corroded rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,073 miles

rear brake readings low

Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,875 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 VEB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEB, 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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What year was DY03 VEB registered?

DY03 VEB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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