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DN03 FPD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various body damage, o/s mirror cracked, middle rear seat belt not working, o/s/r brake not at stop

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, rear exhaust bracket broken, front and rear discs worn and corroded, minor oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 85,494 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various body damage, o/s mirror cracked, middle rear seat belt not working, o/s/r brake not at stop

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, rear exhaust bracket broken, front and rear discs worn and corroded, minor oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,457 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,235 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 77,765 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,503 miles

battery terminals corroded

exhaust tailbox is very poor

Fail 3 Oct 2008 69,479 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery terminals corroded

exhaust tailbox is very poor

Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,545 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

drivers door mirror glass damaged

nearside front driving lamp not working

nearside front inner wing panel insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

drivers door mirror glass damaged

nearside front driving lamp not working

nearside front inner wing panel insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,183 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 45,183 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front has been poorly repaird after an accident

rear scilencer badly corroded

subframe damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,132 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 FPD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

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

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