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DF03 AEU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 114,693 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 114,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,523 miles

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight sidewall damage to both rear tyres

Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight sidewall damage to both rear tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,653 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 AEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 AEU registered?

DF03 AEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is DF03 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 AEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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