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DY03 FTN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,191 mi
Last recorded65,191 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,191 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded. no signs of any blowing and exhaust secure at time of test.

Nearside wiper blade split at the ends but still clearing the screen effectively.

Offside headlamp aim is weak.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,896 miles

joint between middle and rear exhaust silencers in very poor condition and slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly slightly

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/corroded

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

joint between middle and rear exhaust silencers in very poor condition and slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly slightly

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/corroded

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,676 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 56,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

NSR tyre out of shape (sawtooth wear)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,415 miles

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

vehicle presented for test with NO oil showing on dipstick (added 1.5lt to continue test)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,903 miles

Some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,353 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 FTN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 FTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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