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DF03 VZP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,392 miles

EMLON

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

EMLON

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine man light on dash

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2014 79,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine man light on dash

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust front pipe blowing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 69,378 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust front pipe blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,372 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

DF03 VZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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