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DN03 FNX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016
Pass 6 Feb 2015

coolant level low

engine oil low

n/s/f wiper split [clear screen]

no mileage displayed

o/s/f wiper smeary

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose but secure

both front wheels tight to turn

o/s/r coil spring fitted wrong way up

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

traction control light on then off during test

Fail 4 Feb 2015

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose but secure

both front wheels tight to turn

both headlight patterns just passable

coolant level low

engine oil low

n/s/f wiper split [clear screen]

no mileage displayed

o/s/f wiper smeary

o/s/r coil spring fitted wrong way up

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

traction control light on then off during test

Pass 19 Aug 2013
Fail 19 Aug 2013

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012
Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,271 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,271 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,883 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 80,883 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,256 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,763 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,991 miles

Condition of rear silencer box

Front and rear brake pads borderline low

Front brake discs approx 50% worn

Front brake imbalance borderline at 25%

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,365 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 FNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 FNX, 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 FNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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