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DE03 FZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,250 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge bald

park brake has only just met the required limits

Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,250 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge bald

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,102 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight wear on both edges

rear brakes noisy

Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,102 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight wear on both edges

rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,391 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 58,391 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,018 miles

Front brake pads low.

Front tyres worn, o/s/f 4mm, n/s/f 3mm.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,997 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 FZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

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