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DY03 FSG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

72,626 mi
Last recorded72,626 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 72,625 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,967 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 68,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,074 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 63,767 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,900 miles

both front suspension upper top mounts have movement

Fail 21 Jan 2020 62,900 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front suspension upper top mounts have movement

Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,694 miles

All four tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2019 61,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All four tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,246 miles

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition advise replace

Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust poor condition advise replace

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,088 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,088 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,755 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,753 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 47,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,076 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,657 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,463 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 FSG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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