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DF03 VRP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,737 mi
Last recorded78,737 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,737 miles

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and in vents (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,530 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine warning lamp on

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine warning lamp on

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,800 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,768 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,484 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,090 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 VRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

DF03 VRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is DF03 VRP safe to buy?

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