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DF03 WMP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,562 miles

Slight exhaust blow from exh backbox.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 120,433 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight exhaust blow from exh backbox.

Slight play in O/S/F track rod end.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi joint heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Handbrake efficency low

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper split

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside handbrake effort low

Oil filter heavily corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,994 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 82,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,957 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,062 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Mar 2014 61,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,994 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2013 51,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

baby seat fitted

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,894 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 33,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,906 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 24,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,630 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 WMP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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