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DF03 XZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,204 mi
Last recorded35,204 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 35,204 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 35,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 29,026 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear center seat belt faulty

Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear center seat belt faulty

Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,761 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 13,519 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to jubilee clip at delivery pipe/fuel tank

damage and discolouration to front registration plate

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

slight cracking to outer walls of all tyres

surface corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to front suspension

Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,519 miles

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

corrosion to jubilee clip at delivery pipe/fuel tank

damage and discolouration to front registration plate

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

slight cracking to outer walls of all tyres

surface corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to front suspension

Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,479 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 XZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZU, 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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DF03 XZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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