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DY03 FMK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,968 mi
Last recorded110,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,658 miles

nearside front outer drive shaft bott deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,223 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,267 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,135 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 FMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

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

Is DY03 FMK safe to buy?

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