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DY03 FCG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 120,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 120,254 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sub frame to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear top shock absorb-er mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner and outer front to rear pipes slight corrosion and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slight corrosion and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 110,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & slight cracking and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner and outer front to rear pipes slight corrosion and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slight corrosion and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated corosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,713 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 FCG 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 90.5%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

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

Is DY03 FCG safe to buy?

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