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DF03 FHD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,005 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,912 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracking slightly

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,911 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front trye cracking and nearing limits

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

nsr tyre cracking slightly

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,830 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 71,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,009 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing n/s/f bumper/corner damage

Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing n/s/f bumper/corner damage

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 57,828 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,088 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 50,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

winddreen washers work when rear switch is operated

Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,293 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 33,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,050 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FHD, 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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DF03 FHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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