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DV03 AFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 AFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,121 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 109,121 miles

Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,643 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,823 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,270 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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DV03 AFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DV03 AFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV03 AFA registered?

DV03 AFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DV03 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 AFA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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