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DN03 FBE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 68,373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 68,373 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light cracks appearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

light cracks in nearside front tyre

light cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,528 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,525 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,351 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 50,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 48,548 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

surface corrosion on rear coil springs

water ingress nearside headlamp

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,548 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

surface corrosion on rear coil springs

water ingress nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Jul 2014 46,492 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,492 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,421 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges(stepped tyres)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,734 miles

outer skin corroded on rear exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2011 39,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear registration plate delaminating but still legible

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,616 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear registration plate delaminating but still legible

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,351 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,426 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 FBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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