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DY03 FRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2013 96,332 miles

Damage to bonnet

N/S wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre on 2mm of tread

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,332 miles

Damage to bonnet

N/S wing mirror glass damaged

O/S/R tyre on 2mm of tread

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,473 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 90,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,253 miles

both front antiroll bar drop links have play

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/r tyre feathered and worn badly on inner edge

o/s inner rack joint has play

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,253 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front antiroll bar drop links have play

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/r tyre feathered and worn badly on inner edge

o/s inner rack joint has play

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to front of car bonnet and front pannel

n/s/rear tyre unevan wear on inner egde

Fail 22 Dec 2009 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to front of car bonnet and front pannel

n/s/rear tyre unevan wear on inner egde

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,499 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 68,450 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 68,450 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,737 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 FRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

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