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DA03 FFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 115,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 115,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,531 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 98,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017

HEADLAMP LENS ARE DETERIORATED N/S/F + O/S/F

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ENGINE / GEARBOX (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear HEAT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX IS COMING ADRIFT

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017

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

HEADLAMP LENS ARE DETERIORATED N/S/F + O/S/F

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ENGINE / GEARBOX (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear HEAT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX IS COMING ADRIFT

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 97,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 85,866 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 85,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

e/oil level minimum

engine noisey

rear exhaust corroded heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine noisey

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,873 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 66,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 30,257 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 22,626 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 FFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA03 FFE, 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 FFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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