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DC03 ZXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 112,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 112,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,694 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 107,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 102,022 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 98,461 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 91,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 87,573 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 80,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 78,686 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,261 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 69,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,260 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,773 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,451 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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DC03 ZXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DC03 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

DC03 ZXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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