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AX03 DZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 DZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,850 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 68,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side front pipes from flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 67,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side front pipes from flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 66,573 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box rear support (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,133 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 63,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 63,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 62,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 60,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 58,704 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 58,704 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box rear mounts (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,812 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 56,812 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 54,378 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 54,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,131 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 52,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 50,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,004 miles

Advise rear exhoust box and its connection getting weak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,856 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,899 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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AX03 DZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AX03 DZV, 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 AX03 DZV registered?

AX03 DZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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