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DY03 FKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,572 mi
Last recorded73,572 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components to both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,100 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from centre to both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 70,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,014 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing light corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks to the outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre has cracks to the outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,317 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,505 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 62,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,105 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,796 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 34,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,119 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 FKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 FKX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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