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DY03 FFC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,805 miles

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

battery not clamped down

both front head lamps faded

both front wipers poor clearance

n/s/f inner wheel arch brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

battery not clamped down

both front head lamps faded

both front wipers poor clearance

n/s/f inner wheel arch brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,697 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid level low

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

rear brake load valve sticking

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,660 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,372 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 57,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,942 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,942 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 37,393 miles

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

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

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 FFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 FFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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