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DE03 JZD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,354 mi
Last recorded186,354 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 JZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 186,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axel bushers worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pipes corrode

wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2018 183,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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 axle bushers worn

Fail 5 May 2018 183,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

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

rear axle bushers worn

Pass 5 May 2017 180,712 miles

Nearside Front 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 axel bushers worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 177,603 miles

rear axel bushers worn

Pass 18 Apr 2015 172,689 miles

both rear axle bushes perishing.

brake pedal rubber worn.

brake pipes have been under sealed and greased making inspection difficult.

corrosion on offside rear coil spring.

engine earth strap broken.

front brake discs lipped.

knick in nearside front seatbelt does not affect strength.

nearside front tyre getting low.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2014 167,260 miles

brake pipes covered with grease

rear brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

slight blow at rear exhaust

Fail 19 Apr 2014 167,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes covered with grease

rear brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

slight blow at rear exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2013 161,235 miles

front brake pipes corroded although inspection of brake pipes difficult as painted and greased.

front to rear brake pipes corroded although inspection of brake pipes difficult as painted and greased.

nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

offside rear tyre on legal limit.

play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,015 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 105,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 86,724 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 86,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

antifreeze level low

both rear tyres have flat spots and cracking

oil leak

slight blow from rear silencer

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 9 May 2009 65,961 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 65,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 54,254 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,067 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 39,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 26,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,079 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 JZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZD, 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 JZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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