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DY03 FRZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before axle by fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 108,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s o/s front brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,752 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,435 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 65,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,607 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 59,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,883 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges †

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,455 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges †

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,237 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 FRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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