MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under0body and components showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge and on 3mm
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under0body and components showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge and on 3mm
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
e.m.l light on dash vehicle used before 01/07/2003
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top bearing worn? spring is rubbing on inner wing turret when doing lock to lock check (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
e.m.l light on dash vehicle used before 01/07/2003
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
the parking brake performance is poor at 17% 16% being the limit.
Coolant leak signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing ()
Front both headlamp lenses started to fade and go of colour but not yet effecting the beam image/pattern
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre on 2-3mm and inner edge worn
Oil leak ()
engine management light on dash
recommend a wheel alignment
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light on dash
recommend a wheel alignment
Coolant leak signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing ()
Front both headlamp lenses started to fade and go of colour but not yet effecting the beam image/pattern
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre on 2-3mm and inner edge worn
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light is on showing there is a fault within the engine system
Exhaust system is heavily corroded between centre box and rear silencer
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside rear road spring is weakened by corrosion but is still serviceable
Engine management light on.
Exhaust corroded.
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and sidewall
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and sidewall
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sills covered in plastic
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine misfire at tickover
osr tyre slightly out of shape possible cord failure
sills covered in plastic
n/side rear tyre wearing outer edge
rear silencer corroded
sills covered by trims
slight movement in o/side front / suspension leg top mount
surface corrosion on steel brake pipes
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/side rear tyre wearing outer edge
rear silencer corroded
sills covered by trims
slight movement in o/side front / suspension leg top mount
surface corrosion on steel brake pipes
n/side front tyre wearing both edges, o/side front wearing inner edge
rear silencer and flange corroded
sills covered by trims
slight movement in o/side front suspension leg top mounting
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DY03 FMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 FMV, 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 FMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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