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DE03 CZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,699 mi
Last recorded61,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,672 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked no cords exposed

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracked no cords exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,256 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,854 miles

all brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,853 miles

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

all brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,212 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,695 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,115 miles

rear exhaust tatty

Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,842 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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DE03 CZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CZS, 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 CZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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