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DY03 FKD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,862 mi
Last recorded38,862 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 38,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 37,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect WATER INGRESS (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper TOP MOUNT WORN

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,938 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,665 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 29,665 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,938 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 26,938 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,507 miles

All tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,531 miles

slight play in o/s front top suspension mount

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,961 miles

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,231 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 20,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,675 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,174 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 FKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 FKD registered?

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

Is DY03 FKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FKD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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