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DF03 ABU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,679 mi
Last recorded115,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 115,679 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 21 May 2013 115,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 105,055 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 105,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,878 miles

damage to nearside front corner

steel wheel fitted to offside front

tread cracking on offside rear tyre

vehcle differcult to start and idle when warm

Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Damage to nearside front corner

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack/split

steel wheel fitted to offside front

vehicle differcult to start/idle ,when vehicle was tested

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,489 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 52,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,493 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,586 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 ABU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF03 ABU, 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 ABU registered?

DF03 ABU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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