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DF03 FJP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,102 miles

ALL UNDERBODY HAS CORROSION

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL TANK COVER CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,138 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,164 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,356 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc is very heavily corroded on the inner face

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,212 miles

Engine oil approaching minimum mark on dipstick

Exhaust mid section front hangers and one rear box hanger have broken away but the exhaust is still adequately supported at this time

Mesh around flexi section of front pipe/cat assembly is insecure allowing a very slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,577 miles

Offside front disc is heavily corroded and scored

Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,577 miles

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

Offside front disc is heavily corroded and scored

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,141 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,530 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 37,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,539 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,362 miles

some cracks in rear tyre treads

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 FJP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

DF03 FJP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is DF03 FJP safe to buy?

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