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DF52 FVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,364 mi
Last recorded33,364 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,364 miles

Nearside vision restricted to sill due to plastic covers

Offside vision restricted to sill due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,016 miles

front subframe corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 12,014 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,053 miles

Rear box replaces

Pass 29 Jan 2007 6,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 5,058 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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DF52 FVC 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 94.1%.

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 DF52 FVC, 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 DF52 FVC registered?

DF52 FVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is DF52 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 FVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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