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DY03 FEU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,905 mi
Last recorded81,905 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 81,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,713 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2024 80,703 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective split , worn not resulting in excessive moment ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts along the circumference of tread , strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and cracked on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2023 79,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,083 miles

o/rear lens cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,703 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 77,031 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,014 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,014 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,819 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

front and centre exhaust corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2017 71,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,366 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 69,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 61,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,111 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 39,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,955 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 FEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FEU, 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 FEU registered?

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

Is DY03 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FEU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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