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DY03 FDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 90,609 miles

both front tyres very much on limit edges, test wet, images poor, front drop links have play, front & rear brake pipes very rusty,

Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,537 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

os wiper smears, tested wet. headlight images poor

Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,700 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak - rad

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,700 miles

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)

coolant leak - rad

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,144 miles

smels petrol but no leak found....

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,021 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 FDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

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

Is DY03 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FDZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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