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DY03 FSE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,229 mi
Last recorded129,229 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 124,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,310 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections severely corroded

engine management lamp lit

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2012 108,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections severely corroded

engine management lamp lit

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,144 miles

all tyres very worn on edges and perished

damage to sidewall of offside front tyre

engine management lamp lit

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust joint very deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres very worn on edges and perished

damage to sidewall of offside front tyre

engine management lamp lit

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust joint very deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,506 miles

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

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

n/s/f tyre right on legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,986 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,367 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 FSE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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