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DY03 FEX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,580 mi
Last recorded150,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 150,580 miles

oil leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake balance poor

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

Fail 21 Jan 2019 150,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

oil leak

parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 12 Feb 2018 143,955 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side front and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

severe oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2018 143,954 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side front and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

severe oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,467 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

Fail 20 Feb 2017 137,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,148 miles

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 130,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,848 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in both front top mount bushes when car is jacked up

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 3 Feb 2014 113,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in both front top mount bushes when car is jacked up

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

hub caps fitted

plastic covers fitted

rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Nov 2012 99,075 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

hub caps fitted

plastic covers fitted

rear wiper blade

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,536 miles

Oil leak

both rear shockers damp

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 82,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shockers damp

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,185 miles

Rear Silencer Corroaded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,649 miles

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

covers on sills

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

covers on sills

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,344 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,736 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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