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DA03 FFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,884 mi
Last recorded80,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit and cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,884 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit and cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,034 miles

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

Offside Front light scratching to windscreen

Offside Front tyre slight cut on inner wall

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 74,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

light scratching to o/s front screen

o/s front tyre inner wall cut

o/s rear tyre badly worn inner tread (early replacement)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,347 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F WIPER BLADES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON EDGES.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,736 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON SIDEWALLS

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON TREAD.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,281 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX TOP SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEAT BELT CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,204 miles

centre rear seatbelt stork inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,995 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 FFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA03 FFK, 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 FFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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