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DY03 FHP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,486 mi
Last recorded138,486 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 138,486 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,665 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,017 miles

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

child seat

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 127,956 miles

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

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

child seat

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,233 miles

corrosion to mid section of ex

oil leak engine

osr tyre close to limit

sight coolant leak via rad

Fail 18 Oct 2014 126,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to mid section of ex

oil leak engine

osr tyre close to limit

rear ex heat shield hanging down

sight coolant leak via rad

Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,377 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 3 Oct 2011 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 100,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 92,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2009 80,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 69,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,378 miles

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 3 Oct 2007 56,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,199 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 FHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

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

Is DY03 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FHP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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