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DE03 PZR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,816 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,651 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,484 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,484 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,658 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,658 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,445 miles

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,555 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 18,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 5,621 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 PZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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