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DA03 FZN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,701 mi
Last recorded79,701 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,701 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,165 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Fail 28 Sep 2011 59,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,205 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering rack

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering rack

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,109 miles

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

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

offside wiper smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,833 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaitors damp

n/s/f tyre has a shallow cut around the centre of the tread but does not go deep enough to expose ply or cord

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,076 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2006 32,383 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 FZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 FZN, 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 FZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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