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DF03 ZWH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,689 mi
Last recorded63,689 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,689 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine and gear box slight oil leaks

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

front brake pads getting a little low

near side front tyre getting a little low outer edge

slight play off side front antie roll bar link

spanner light on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 60,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant stains near the sump pan

Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight switch slightly sticky

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,992 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 57,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,371 miles

Central Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,342 miles

both front tyre getting a little low inner and outer edges

exhaust system rusty and slight blow

front and rear brake pipes both sides slightly corroded

spanner light on

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,484 miles

EML is on

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,061 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

engine light on

very slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,519 miles

all four tyres are perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low outter tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,997 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,614 miles

engine and gearbox have sight oil leaks

nearside and offside front tyres are cracking on outter sidewalls

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking on outter side wall

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,427 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,598 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,685 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,315 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,916 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 ZWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

DF03 ZWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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