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DN03 FOP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,537 mi
Last recorded131,537 miles
Recorded on3 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2015 131,537 miles

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

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

drivers door handel sticking

front coil springs corroding x2

Fail 26 Apr 2015 131,527 miles

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

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

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

drivers door handel sticking

front coil springs corroding x2

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,734 miles

1 nsf tyre wearing low 2 nsf /osf brake pipes corroded 3 rear pads wearing low

Fail 7 Mar 2014 118,734 miles

1 nsf tyre wearing low 2 nsf /osf brake pipes corroded 3 rear pads wearing low

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 102,682 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,205 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 63,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,114 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,794 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,581 miles

slight cracks appe †aring on both front and n/s/r tyes

Fail 24 Jul 2006 27,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s/r tyre and both front tyres cracking

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 FOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

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

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