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DF03 EZR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,848 mi
Last recorded66,848 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 66,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 63,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 56,997 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 55,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 53,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 51,399 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 51,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear ehaust tail pipe rubber mountings missing

Pass 7 May 2015 48,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 46,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,309 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,012 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,660 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 33,660 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 30,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 27,167 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 23,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,156 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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DF03 EZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF03 EZR, 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 DF03 EZR registered?

DF03 EZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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