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DY03 FJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,727 mi
Last recorded117,727 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 117,727 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 117,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 110,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 101,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,395 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

heat shield loose over rear silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,725 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,575 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,468 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,468 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,470 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 FJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

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

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