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DY03 FGM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 145,012 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre has crack on shoulders

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front door panel corroded

Offside Front headlight broken ,secured with cable tie

Offside Front nails in tyre 2

Offside Rear tyre has crack on shoulders

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade split

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 138,607 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower ball joints have slight free play

advise n/s/f metal brake pipe is starting to rust

advise o/s/r wheel bearing has slight free play

Fail 29 Mar 2014 138,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower ball joints have slight free play

advise n/s/f metal brake pipe is starting to rust

advise o/s/r wheel bearing has slight free play

Pass 4 Apr 2013 133,099 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 24 Mar 2012 124,370 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery incorrectly fitted

engine management lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 124,370 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery incorrectly fitted

engine management lamp on

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2011 116,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,785 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 110,785 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,660 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 99,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 22 Mar 2008 84,380 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 84,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,755 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 FGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

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

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