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DY03 FNS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,220 mi
Last recorded109,220 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,220 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 109,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 105,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,719 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,719 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,895 miles

Near side mirror cracked.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Pass 2 May 2009 83,695 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 83,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 69,641 miles

Both front tyre treads are getting low.

Nail in off side rear tyre.

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

Pass 4 May 2007 54,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,947 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 40,947 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FNS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

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

Is DY03 FNS safe to buy?

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