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DE03 ZRZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,911 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 88,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,593 miles

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

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 55,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre (UNREPAIRABLE)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,240 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre (UNREPAIRABLE)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 19,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,508 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 ZRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

DE03 ZRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is DE03 ZRZ safe to buy?

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