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DA03 AZD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 AZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 100,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable and cracked tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,345 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres and offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread 195/60x15

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jan 2021 86,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres and offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread 195/60x15

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,156 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 79,154 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,876 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 78,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 77,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 74,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2015 71,792 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 688,011 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 68,808 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 65,985 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 62,939 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 62,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,198 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 28 May 2010 53,221 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 46,313 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 41,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,880 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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DA03 AZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA03 AZD, 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 DA03 AZD registered?

DA03 AZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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