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DE03 FZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 54,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits most likely due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped! (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 50% peak imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 46,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,303 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 31,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,455 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated (outer skin)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,705 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,705 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 2,433 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 2,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 2,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 2,185 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 FZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

DE03 FZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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