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DE03 FZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,410 mi
Last recorded37,410 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 37,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 34,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 33,381 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 33,379 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2020 33,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 33,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 32,679 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,545 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

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

Pass 4 May 2016 29,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 29,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH N/S FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,650 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,978 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 24,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,364 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,633 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,014 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 FZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE03 FZX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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