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DC03 FLF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,597 mi
Last recorded142,597 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 142,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,054 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 111,648 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 111,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,943 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,414 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,985 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,726 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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DC03 FLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DC03 FLF, 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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What year was DC03 FLF registered?

DC03 FLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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