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DF03 VZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,742 mi
Last recorded89,742 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,742 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 89,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,553 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 82,517 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,871 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,867 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

noise on front n/s wheel

rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,387 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 65,380 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 60,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,779 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 20,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,199 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

DF03 VZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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