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DY03 DFP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,415 mi
Last recorded109,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 109,415 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,415 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,154 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 75,525 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,273 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted on the inner edges

the baffle are loose in the exhaust tailpipe

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage osr door/wheel -arch

management light on

os mirror casing cover missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,721 miles

damage osr door/wheel -arch

management light on

os mirror casing cover missing

Pass 21 May 2008 51,805 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2008 51,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2007 45,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 45,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to offside rear door and arch area

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 23 May 2006 35,341 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

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 DFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

DY03 DFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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