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DY03 FSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 79,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 79,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 62,704 miles

Washer fluid only just adequate in pressure to reach screen

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,970 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f door mirror covers missing.

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp lenses have a light deteriorating covering.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,157 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake balance beggining to get high

n/s/r tyre beggining to crack

o/s d/mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to wall

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,641 miles

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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 FSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

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

Is DY03 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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