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AP03 DMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

143,597 mi
Last recorded143,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 143,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 143,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 136,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 127,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,067 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 120,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 111,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,682 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 78,325 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 70,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,057 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,822 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,768 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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AP03 DMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AP03 DMZ, 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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AP03 DMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 DMZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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