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DF03 EZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,239 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 85,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,879 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Recommend change asap (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,497 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,711 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,108 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 75,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,661 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 72,661 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to osf flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,816 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat can not be folded down

front brake disks worn/corroded (n/s/f and o/s/f)

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen. recommend replacing

passenger front seat can not be folded down

slight coolant leak around radiator

slight oil leak around sump

Fail 18 Jan 2018 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords can see cords through cracks (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

drivers seat can not be folded down

front brake disks worn/corroded (n/s/f and o/s/f)

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen. recommend replacing

passenger front seat can not be folded down

slight coolant leak around radiator

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,341 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 61,204 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 61,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 54,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 49,584 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal tread depth limit

rear brake pads low

slight play in front o/s anti roll bar link arm

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,909 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,166 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 EZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

DF03 EZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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