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DY03 FTP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,380 mi
Last recorded76,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,380 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 76,380 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,198 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,837 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,738 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside offthe tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,191 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside offthe tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 29,835 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight roughness in steering

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 FTP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 FTP registered?

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

Is DY03 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FTP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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