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DA03 FEP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,095 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,555 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

small buldge on o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,143 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

strong of fuel no leaks detected

Pass 18 May 2010 65,346 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 53,315 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 53,315 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 43,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 43,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,515 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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DA03 FEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DA03 FEP, 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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DA03 FEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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