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DY03 FGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 90,161 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' masking tape to damaged winscreen (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall outer

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

Nearside damage to bumper and body

Nearside front bumper damage

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Nearside wiper blade slight damage

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

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

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

Offside driver seat slight play in runner

Offside front bumper damage

both rear springs corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 85,977 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,972 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will Not Pull Out. (5.2.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Showing White Due To Damaged Lense. (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both Front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Bracket Snapped Rear Exhaust.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center To Rear Joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Oil Leak.

Slight Smell Of Petrol Rear Of Engine But No Signs Of A Fuel Leak.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,854 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,731 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,250 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,564 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,564 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,940 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,296 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,311 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 FGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

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

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