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DY03 FFB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,131 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid box joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery u/s

wipers not going to full rest position when turned off

Fail 4 Jan 2019 79,653 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no dip pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp witn ind (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid box joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery u/s

wipers not going to full rest position when turned off

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,120 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 79,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,033 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,257 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 FFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

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

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