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DF03 FWG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,836 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 80,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 69,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,585 miles

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

nail in rear n/s tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 35,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 30,368 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 30,683 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,891 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DF03 FWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

DF03 FWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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