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DE03 CZA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,966 mi
Last recorded27,966 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2022 27,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at the calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system new connection to new brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm/smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

both front suspension top mountings have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2019 12,039 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 12,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,478 miles

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

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

Wiper blades smeering slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,834 miles

Both front wiper blades smeering slightly

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

Rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,036 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,234 miles

n/s o/s front tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 9,225 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s o/s front tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,719 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,303 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 8,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,273 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 5,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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DE03 CZA 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 DE03 CZA, 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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DE03 CZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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