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DY03 FBN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,217 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,140 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

back box missing rubber mount

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 77,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,024 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 33,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 26,426 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,254 miles

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 FBN 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 73.7%.

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 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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

DY03 FBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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