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DY03 FHB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,551 mi
Last recorded149,551 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 149,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rad leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2017 149,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rad leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (to load valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

headlight lenses faded

near side headlight damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 131,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (to load valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

headlight lenses faded

near side headlight damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,687 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,173 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,537 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,323 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,167 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,837 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,898 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2006 27,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,519 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 FHB 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 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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