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DY03 FFT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,544 mi
Last recorded121,544 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 121,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 113,429 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 113,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,325 miles

Coolant leak from radiator (front offside lower)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 106,325 miles

Coolant leak from radiator (front offside lower)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,722 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 98,722 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,183 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 91,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,229 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,909 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

Fail 5 Mar 2008 54,909 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,812 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 44,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,204 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

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 FFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

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

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