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DY03 FRJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,715 mi
Last recorded137,715 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,715 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,452 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 126,452 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,008 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 115,987 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,645 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 86,421 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 86,387 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,197 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,429 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,187 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 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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DY03 FRJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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