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DE03 DCZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,934 mi
Last recorded62,934 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,791 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 46,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,887 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,560 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 DCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE03 DCZ, 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 DE03 DCZ registered?

DE03 DCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is DE03 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 DCZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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