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DA03 HZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 71,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center section at join to tailbox deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on front brake pipes not excessive requires treatment

damage to front bumper o/s insecure

engine cooling fan not operating

engine management light on

o/s steering rack slight oil seep

Fail 19 May 2011 65,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on front brake pipes not excessive requires treatment

damage to front bumper o/s insecure

engine cooling fan not operating

engine management light on

o/s steering rack slight oil seep

Pass 14 May 2010 61,059 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

engine management light on dash

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/f door checkarm loose

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,n/s/f 2mm

o/s/r service & parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

slight seep n/s of steering rack

Pass 22 May 2009 54,242 miles

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

engine light on

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s and o/s/f strut top mounts

Pass 15 May 2008 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

engine management light on dash

Pass 14 May 2007 37,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 31,908 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 29,776 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 HZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HZG, 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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DA03 HZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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