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DAZ 5834

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 5834
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 76,138 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 74,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 74,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,251 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 73,250 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded/ part rigid part rubber (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,532 miles

Front tyres splitting sidewalls

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 69,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure Both sides lower mount (4.1.1 (c))

Front tyres splitting sidewalls

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 62,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped flex to pipe clip missing inscure (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,083 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,608 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,608 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 47,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 30,173 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 20,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 20,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,388 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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DAZ 5834 is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DAZ 5834, 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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DAZ 5834 is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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