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DA03 ZYX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,506 mi
Last recorded82,506 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compansator (3.6.B.2c)

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

air con motor sizeid

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compansator (3.6.B.2c)

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

air con motor sizeid

Pass 13 May 2015 78,099 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 73,935 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 67,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 67,025 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,885 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 56,879 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,465 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,460 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 May 2009 30,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 30,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,018 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,619 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 ZYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA03 ZYX, 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 ZYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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