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DE03 FZB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside inner and offside rear inner both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,941 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back main both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,372 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,456 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 87,451 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,555 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,838 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,758 miles

Oil leak

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

both offside tyres perrished have uneven wear and worn low

front headlamps have product on lense

Fail 4 Nov 2014 64,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

both offside tyres perrished have uneven wear and worn low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,238 miles

Coolant level low

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant level low

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust Back Box Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 52,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,836 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,295 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 42,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,732 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 FZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FZB, 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 FZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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