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DF03 EZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 74,707 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded, covered by sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 74,707 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded, covered by sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 74,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts pitted due to been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded due to age (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,630 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,972 miles

outer main brake pipe and rear lateral brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,879 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,620 miles

Both rear tyres starting to distort on tread

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,620 miles

Both rear tyres starting to distort on tread

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,510 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 48,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,912 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,631 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 EZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EZU, 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 EZU registered?

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

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