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DF03 FJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,408 mi
Last recorded132,408 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 132,408 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 132,407 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 105,750 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside front door damaged

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 105,750 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside front door damaged

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 87,773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door trim clip covered with tape no sharp edges

n/s wing mirror taped up no sharp edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,773 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door trim clip covered with tape no sharp edges

n/s wing mirror taped up no sharp edges

Fail 22 Aug 2009 69,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front hub caps missing

mirror covers missing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front hub caps missing

mirror covers missing

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,506 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,295 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 20,703 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 20,703 miles

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

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 FJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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