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D101 FDE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 FDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,570 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 114,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high can not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,428 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 88,332 miles

NSR tyre starting to crack

OSR tyre starting to crack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,261 miles

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

NSR tyre starting to crack

OSR tyre starting to crack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,034 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,034 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,751 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,266 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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D101 FDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 D101 FDE, 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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D101 FDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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