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DY03 FND

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,798 mi
Last recorded95,798 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

childseat fitted; unable to test adult seatbelt

engine rattle under revs

parking park performance only just met the minimum requirements (16%)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 95,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

childseat fitted; unable to test adult seatbelt

parking park performance only just met the minimum requirements (16%)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,003 miles

Nearside front suspension strut top mount has play

Scratches to windscreen

Wipers poor

Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension strut top mount has play

Scratches to windscreen

Wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,396 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,682 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box deteriorated and one of two rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 53,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 44,781 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,882 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 FND is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FND, 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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What year was DY03 FND registered?

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

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