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DY03 FHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,063 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed up exhaust paste (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,665 miles

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

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

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,665 miles

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

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

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 83,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 77,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

metal brake pipes corroded

passenger wiper blade poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipes corroded

passenger wiper blade poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit. Advise replacement now.

Offside rear and both front tyres worn close to limit.

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,344 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Left hand rear tyre wearing close to limit.

Right hand front metal brake pipe has evidence of slight rubbing by antiroll bar. Clear now and not touching.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,316 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges.

Child seat fitted to right hand rear.

Exhaust sysyem corroded and deteriorated. Rear exhaust box bracket broken away.

Rear tyres starting to perish. Left rear tyre also wearing close to limit.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 58,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges.

Child seat fitted to right hand rear.

Exhaust sysyem corroded and deteriorated. Rear exhaust box bracket broken away.

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish. Left rear tyre also wearing close to limit.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,522 miles

Child seat fitted to left rear.

Exhaust system corroded. Exhaust hanger corroded away on rear.

Metal brake pipes corroded on front and rear.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,522 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to left rear.

Exhaust system corroded. Exhaust hanger corroded away on rear.

Metal brake pipes corroded on front and rear.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,843 miles

Child seat fitted to left rear seat.

Exhaust system corroded.

Left front tyre worn to 2mm.

Right front tyre worn on inner edge.

The metal brake pipes on left and right front going to the front flexible pipes are corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,886 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,211 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 FHK 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 68.4%.

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

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