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DY03 FPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,011 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 91,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,171 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 79,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,203 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in O/S/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,914 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,556 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,327 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 FPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

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

Is DY03 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FPE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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