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DE03 FKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,092 mi
Last recorded86,092 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 86,092 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules on the vehicle (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak radiator seam ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes have been greased on the vehicle unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 May 2018 86,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules on the vehicle (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak radiator seam ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes have been greased on the vehicle unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 May 2017 75,719 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 66,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 52,868 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 49,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 44,694 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 40,650 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 40,650 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 36,019 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,042 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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DE03 FKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 DE03 FKN, 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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DE03 FKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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