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DN03 FAA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 98,013 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,013 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in the exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join [flange corroded] (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,046 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,534 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,192 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 20,127 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,915 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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DN03 FAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN03 FAA, 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 DN03 FAA registered?

DN03 FAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is DN03 FAA safe to buy?

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