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DF03 FYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

150,176 mi
Last recorded150,176 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 143,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,825 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 100,054 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,547 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted.

Front discs slightly worn.

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,040 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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DF03 FYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DF03 FYC, 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 DF03 FYC registered?

DF03 FYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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