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DY03 FAJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

tail exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust corroded

tail exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 74,927 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section slightly corroded but not blowing

exhaust tail section corroded but not blowing

front windsreen wipers will not self park

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2011 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no self park on front wipers

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no self park on front wipers

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,372 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills, acess to view sills nil

rear offside seat belt buckle not locking on reciever

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 FAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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