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DF03 FXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,343 mi
Last recorded117,343 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 117,343 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,057 miles

Front indicators flash faint amber.

OSR tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Play in OSF strut top bearing.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front indicators flash faint amber.

OSR tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Play in OSF strut top bearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,688 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,660 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,634 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,655 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,655 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,681 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight cuts in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,551 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
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DF03 FXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

DF03 FXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is DF03 FXL safe to buy?

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