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FX03 TYG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 TYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,374 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,878 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 67,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,798 miles

both rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,798 miles

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

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

both rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,458 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,478 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,105 miles

offside front tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,826 miles

offside front tyre feathering on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre feathering on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,326 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,117 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,663 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,631 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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FX03 TYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FX03 TYG, 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 FX03 TYG registered?

FX03 TYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FX03 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 TYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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