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DY03 FFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

eml on

head lamps going cloudy

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,170 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 101,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,512 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,364 miles

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

Centre exhaust box split

Offside Front has an unrepairable puncture

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,820 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,577 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,766 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,698 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,316 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 FFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

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

Is DY03 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FFX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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