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DY03 FAM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 142,359 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,763 miles

Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 112,204 miles

front tyres devoid of tread on edges

nsf tyre made in 2003

Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,966 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,529 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 95,527 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,721 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,383 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 73,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,892 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

play to offside of steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,522 miles

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

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 36,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,036 miles

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.

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 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.

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