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B14 DFS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,495 mi
Last recorded46,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 DFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,495 miles

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

all tyres splitting on sidewalls (inner) no cords seen

front brake disc's corded/pitted and worn

slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 14 Jan 2011 46,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres splitting on sidewalls (inner) no cords seen

front brake disc's corded/pitted and worn

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,767 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BACKING DETERIORATING.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,959 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 37,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,515 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B14 DFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B14 DFS, 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 B14 DFS registered?

B14 DFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is B14 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 DFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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