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DY03 FRT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,058 mi
Last recorded81,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tail box joint corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 75,542 miles

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

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 9 May 2015 75,542 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Wipers dont return to off position when switched off

Pass 19 May 2014 70,141 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate.

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

both rear tyres wearing on both inner tread edges and outter sidewalls starting to split.

corrosion located on all suspension components.

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust,outter skins splitting and internal baffles loose and worn.

Pass 1 May 2013 62,981 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing inner edges also chogging up

rear tyres cracking up badly

Pass 1 May 2012 56,626 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded,and support pin detached

nsf w/wiper has splits

Fail 1 May 2012 56,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded,and support pin detached

nsf w/wiper has splits

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,534 miles

nsr tyre perrishing?

osf headlamp clouding?

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

nsr tyre perrishing?

osf headlamp clouding?

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,387 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,440 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,249 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 FRT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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