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DE03 FZM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,225 mi
Last recorded89,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,225 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,200 miles

Emissions not tested BECAUSE OF SNAPPED EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION SNAPPED AND INSECURE AND BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,252 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,252 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,637 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded inner rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded inner rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,424 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre cracks

oil low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 55,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine light on

oil low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,174 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust corrosion

front tyres edge wear

Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

exhaust corrosion

front tyres edge wear

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,030 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

near side handbrake lower effort

oil low

rear number plate discolour

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,630 miles

center seat belt stiff

exhaust corrosion

near side rear brake light and number plate light suspect contact

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,602 miles

near side rear handbrake lower effort

rear number plate light suspect contact

Fail 26 Jan 2009 30,602 miles

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

near side rear handbrake lower effort

rear number plate light suspect contact

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,782 miles

engine oil low

exhaust corrosion

number plate light suspect contact

tyres cracks off side front wear

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,173 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 FZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 FZM, 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 FZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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