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DY03 FJF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 107,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern slightly distorted

Rear springs rusting

bottom arms rusting

fuel lines rusting

plastic covers over floors and engine

slight oil leak on engine and rack

subframes and rear axle rusting

Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

bottom arms rusting

fuel lines rusting

plastic covers over floors and engine

rear springs rusting

slight oil leak engine and rack

subframe and rear axle rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2020 98,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear brake pipe to flexy rusting at end in to flexy

Rear springs rusting

fuel lines rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,365 miles

Offside Front shocker damp

Offside Rear brake pipe rusting and covered in grease

fuel lines rusting

offside frront and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

plastic covers over floors and engine

rear springs rusting

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear springs rusting

fuel lines rusting

plastic covers floors and engine

two rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,651 miles

covers on floors and engine

fuel lines rusting

Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,597 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front stabliser link (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

covers on floors and engine

fuel lines rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,937 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint stabliser link knocking (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,923 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,667 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 62,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 57,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,073 miles

brake pipes in general rusting

front brake discs corroding on inside

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,769 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,190 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 38,190 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,656 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 FJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 FJF, 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 FJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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