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DF03 VRK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

135,998 mi
Last recorded135,998 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,998 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 135,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,929 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 134,929 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 133,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back is broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,768 miles

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

outer sills are covered so condition cannot be assessed.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 128,768 miles

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

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

outer sills are covered so condition cannot be assessed.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,693 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 123,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken off (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,996 miles

nearside headlamp starting to mist up

outer sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed

Fail 22 Jun 2015 117,965 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside headlamp starting to mist up

outer sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

outer sills are coverred so condition cannot be assessed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,565 miles

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

flanges between intermediate and tail sections of exhaust very corroded

outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed

Fail 22 Jun 2012 89,469 miles

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

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

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

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

flanges between intermediate and tail sections of exhaust very corroded

outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed

Fail 30 Jun 2011 77,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 68,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,668 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,657 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,271 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,383 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 VRK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DF03 VRK shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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