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DF03 AAJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,339 mi
Last recorded96,339 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2019 96,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 86,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2016 80,066 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2016 80,066 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2015 74,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2015 74,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,101 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,148 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers split

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,710 miles

advise tyre walls perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2009 31,382 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 25,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,118 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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DF03 AAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF03 AAJ, 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 DF03 AAJ registered?

DF03 AAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DF03 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 AAJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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