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DY03 FMA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,803 mi
Last recorded69,803 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 69,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,460 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 68,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,393 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,391 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box and centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,334 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi flange cracked but not leaking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe going to flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust back box connection to centre pipe flange corroded but not leaking gases

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,473 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,566 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n oil on dip stick

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,601 miles

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

rear box badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 32,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,560 miles

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

oil level on min.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,011 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 26,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,897 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 FMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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