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DF03 FGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,761 miles

brake pipes corroded.all lines heavily coated/inspection limited.

front engine mounting worn/advise replacement.

mirror damage nsf.

Fail 29 Oct 2016 78,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded.all lines heavily coated/inspection limited.

front engine mounting worn/advise replacement.

mirror damage nsf.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,984 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged advise replacment

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear across to off side flex and along the nearside floor (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise replacement of brake pipes

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,966 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged advise replacment

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear across to off side flex and along the nearside floor (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise replacement of brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,722 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 59,380 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,471 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,575 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,312 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,072 miles

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

The rear nearside tyre is unevenly worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,897 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 19,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

DF03 FGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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