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DY03 FSK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,620 mi
Last recorded108,620 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 100,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens, (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 100,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens, (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,586 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,057 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,058 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,935 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,164 miles

air con pipe joint leaking under air box

nearside front tyre cracked on the outer tread area

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,164 miles

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

air con pipe joint leaking under air box

nearside front tyre cracked on the outer tread area

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,622 miles

slight movement in n/s/front anti roll bar link

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 FSK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

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

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