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DY03 FRK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes rusty

brake pipes rusty

oil leak

sub frame rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,792 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes rusty

brake pipes rusty

oil leak

sub frame rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,110 miles

brake pads wearing low

engine idle uneven

general corrosion

general tyre wear

nail in rear tyre

oil and water low/leak

oil leak

slight wear in suspension joints

Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,050 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pads wearing low

engine idle uneven

general corrosion

general tyre wear

nail in rear tyre

oil and water low/leak

oil leak

slight wear in suspension joints

Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,563 miles

engine running rough

front brake pipes rusty

front brakes wearing low

oil leaks

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust missing could not test emissions (7.1.2)

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

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

engine running rough

front brake pipes rusty

front brakes wearing low

oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cv boots deteriorating

front brakes wearing low

front head lights faided

slight plat in front suspension

Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cv boots deteriorating

front brakes wearing low

front head lights faided

slight plat in front suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes and both rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/f side repeater cover missing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes and both rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/f side repeater cover missing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,454 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/side repeater cover missing

wipers splitting

Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/side repeater cover missing

wipers splitting

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on and misfire

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f cv boot leaking

side repeater cover missing o/s

slight wear in wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,938 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on and misfire

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f cv boot leaking

side repeater cover missing o/s

slight wear in wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,747 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,314 miles

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

brake pedle rubber worn

grease around o/s c.v boot no split found

Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedle rubber worn

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

grease around o/s c.v boot no split found

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,848 miles

front brake discs getting low

neatrside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,407 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 FRK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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