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DY03 FMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

148,329 mi
Last recorded148,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,329 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 148,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 144,063 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 144,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,614 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 139,614 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,652 miles

the parking brake performance is poor at 17% 16% being the limit.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,393 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 128,305 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,421 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 123,411 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 112,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,395 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2014 107,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,065 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 100,016 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,358 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 93,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,569 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,461 miles

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

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

sills covered in plastic

Fail 16 Apr 2010 81,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,272 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 67,905 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,293 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 53,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 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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