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DY03 FBV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,462 mi
Last recorded82,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,368 miles

both front tyres low and worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,014 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 63,011 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s main beam bulb not located properly

Pass 21 May 2013 59,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,382 miles

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

slight cracks in tread & sidewalls on nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak on engine

slight cracks in tread & sidewalls on nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 55,680 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 55,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 48,764 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)

Fail 19 May 2009 48,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,830 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 42,738 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 42,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,444 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 FBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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