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DY03 FDP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,040 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak underside engine areas / section ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 85,040 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides / pair (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty loose fit / worn (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak underside engine areas / section ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,078 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box weakened / pipe joint blowing (7.1.2)

Front both nearside & offside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 73,078 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box weakened / pipe joint blowing (7.1.2)

Front both nearside & offside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,643 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 98,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,929 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,709 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres wearing low [3mm]

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,183 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 56,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,395 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 FDP 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 68.4%.

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 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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

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

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