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DY03 FLF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,903 mi
Last recorded137,903 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,903 miles

ENGINE KNOCKING BADLY

LOOSE STEERING WHEEL GLOVE FITTED TO STEERING WHEEL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 137,627 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction WINDSCREEN WIPERS DO NOT PARK CORRECTLY (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced INCORRECT WATTAGE BULB FITTED (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine DRIPPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE KNOCKING BADLY

LOOSE STEERING WHEEL GLOVE FITTED TO STEERING WHEEL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,259 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s REAR steel brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 121,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s REAR steel brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,527 miles

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

oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear

slight play in n/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 4 Nov 2016 114,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear

slight play in n/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,790 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers not parking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 80,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's slightly worn

Fail 12 Nov 2010 64,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,805 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,983 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,771 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 23,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,885 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 FLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FLF, 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 FLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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