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DN03 FAK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 111,042 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 105,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,683 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 101,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,071 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 96,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,702 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 86,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,540 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 80,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,131 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,854 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,072 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 FAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN03 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

DN03 FAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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