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DN03 FNV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 126,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside 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 7 Jun 2013 114,451 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 114,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,793 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

N/S/F wheel arch liner insecure.

Rear brake discs notably ridged. Recommend dimensional check.

Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

N/S/F wheel arch liner insecure.

Rear brake discs notably ridged. Recommend dimensional check.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,947 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 51,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,844 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 FNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

DN03 FNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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