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DF03 FAK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,759 mi
Last recorded68,759 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,759 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 68,759 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 63,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,349 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 62,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 61,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 61,623 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 59,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 55,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,230 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 38,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,495 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,894 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear section in poor condition.

Front tyres worn and low on air.

N/s/r tyre perished between treads.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 18,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,301 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 FAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

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

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