MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light comes on when foot brake is applied (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light comes on when foot brake is applied (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights come on when lights are turned on (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY03 FRJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?
DY03 FRJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is DY03 FRJ safe to buy?
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