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DE03 PZK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,357 mi
Last recorded69,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive covering engine and gearbox unable to specify origin of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 69,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive covering engine and gearbox unable to specify origin of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,883 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen has chip inside zone A

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,408 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bush slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen has chip inside zone A

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,907 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine breather hose slightly deteriorated

windscreen has chip in zone A

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes supplying load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,925 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,410 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front wipers torn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,779 miles

rear exhaust is slight deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust is slight deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,108 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,402 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,903 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,561 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 PZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

DE03 PZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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