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DC03 ZNG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,015 mi
Last recorded225,015 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 225,015 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 225,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,871 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 39,871 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC03 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

DC03 ZNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DC03 ZNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 ZNG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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