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DF03 EZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,147 mi
Last recorded114,147 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,177 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 107,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,150 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 100,150 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 94,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,421 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,421 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,065 miles

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

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

drivers side rear tyre becoming distorted

passenger side front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

passenger side rear brake flex slightly twisted and sitting uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EZV, 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 EZV registered?

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

Is DF03 EZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 EZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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