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DY03 FET

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,572 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 111,572 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 107,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,768 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,652 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear tyre deteriorating outter and inner walls.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,920 miles

off side rear tyre deteriorating outter and inner walls.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 75,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 71,053 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,979 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 FET is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 FET, 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 FET registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 FET shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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