MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre and rear exhaust corrodded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
slight dampness on o/s/r shocker + slight corrosion on rear brake pipe + slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link pin
front tyres close to limit + rear silencer skin corroded
Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
sill covers fitted.
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Your vehicle has only just met the required emission limit on 0.30 % It would appear that the emissions requires adjustment or repair.)
sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY03 FGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?
DY03 FGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is DY03 FGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY03 FGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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