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DF03 ZWG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,743 mi
Last recorded140,743 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 140,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 123,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 112,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,701 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 108,701 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 103,852 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 101,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,388 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,735 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 ZWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

DF03 ZWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DF03 ZWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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