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DN03 FPC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,087 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,866 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rumble at front from anti roll bar links

would advise new front discs at next pad change

Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both number plates started to deteriorae but still ok

front brake balance 21% (maximum 25%)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both number plates started to deteriorae but still ok

front brake balance 21% (maximum 25%)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre has small surface cracks on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,544 miles

osr tyre has small surface cracks on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,623 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 FPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

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

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The MOT history for DN03 FPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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