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DE03 OCZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,410 mi
Last recorded50,410 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 50,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted can not check sills properly

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,836 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 2 May 2015 39,510 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 39,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,992 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre edge worn

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,504 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,065 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 23,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,406 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,393 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 OCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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