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DY03 FGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,730 mi
Last recorded83,730 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,730 miles

Front Front bumper damaged, likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders close to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Anti-freeze leaking badly, non left in reservoir!

Fail 5 Sep 2022 83,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Front bumper damaged, likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Anti-freeze leaking badly, non left in reservoir!

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement Highly Recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror case missing, exposed sharp edges! (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement Highly Recommended! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement Highly Recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,154 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 76,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,973 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,921 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 63,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,870 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,563 miles

Oil leak

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

front engine mount worn

slight misting around steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,674 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,811 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 FGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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