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DY03 FLG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,057 mi
Last recorded51,057 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 51,057 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 50,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,028 miles

exhaust tail pipe section corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,126 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 41,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,316 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,776 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,596 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 25,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,090 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 FLG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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