MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
front tyres devoid of tread on edges
nsf tyre made in 2003
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres devoid of tread on edges
nsf tyre made in 2003
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre perished
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/rear tyre poor wall condition
no plates poor condition
o/s inner rack joint play
brake pedal rubber worn
front inner brake pads appear to be getting low
play to offside of steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
front inner brake pads appear to be getting low
play to offside of steering rack
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering rack (offside)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
both front tyres at 2.0mm
front brake pads low
slight play in steering rack
both front tyres at 2.0mm
front brake pads low
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY03 FAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?
DY03 FAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is DY03 FAM safe to buy?
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