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DC03 CTZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,825 mi
Last recorded118,825 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 CTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 118,825 miles

o/s/f mirror damage

Fail 3 Sep 2013 118,746 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f mirror damage

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,122 miles

intake air box damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 113,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid dirty

eml on dash

intake air box damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 107,488 miles

Engine management light on

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 107,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,925 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,684 miles

covers fitted to outer sills unable to check fully

Fail 19 Sep 2007 87,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to fully check

Fail 22 Sep 2006 78,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,778 miles

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

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

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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DC03 CTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DC03 CTZ, 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 DC03 CTZ registered?

DC03 CTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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