MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded limiter valve to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded limiter valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
light scratches to screen
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
fuel filter wet
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
fuel filter wet
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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 FBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?
DY03 FBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is DY03 FBJ safe to buy?
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