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DV03 FZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM COMPENSATOR TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH PLATES (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 90,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front under chassi railings (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs repair or adjustment as just passed at 16% no lock (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,909 miles

Front HEAD LAMPS: BOTH BEAM IMAGES POOR

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,104 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,699 miles

eml light on

play in both top suspension mounts

power steering rack damp

rear number plate poor

Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,699 miles

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

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

eml light on

play in both top suspension mounts

power steering rack damp

rear number plate poor

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,301 miles

both steering rack gaiters damp

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 Oct 2012 45,301 miles

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

both steering rack gaiters damp

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,867 miles

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside front tyre edges worn

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside front tyre edges worn

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,808 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,917 miles

Advise offside front tyre on legal tread limit.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,812 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)

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 FZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV03 FZF, 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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DV03 FZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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