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DV03 VFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,715 mi
Last recorded92,715 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,715 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,715 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front links (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 79,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 71,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,735 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 VFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VFR, 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 DV03 VFR registered?

DV03 VFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is DV03 VFR safe to buy?

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