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DN03 FNW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,079 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all brake discs corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,052 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,706 miles

Brake pads on nearside rear wearing thin.

Damage to nearside front tyre on sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pads on nearside rear wearing thin.

Damage to nearside front tyre on sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,252 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 53,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,189 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 41,189 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,603 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 FNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

DN03 FNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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