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DF03 ZZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,372 mi
Last recorded127,372 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 127,372 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drop sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped/ box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,591 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box 1 mounting has fallen off still solid bbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror casing missing ()

Nearside Rear outer door handle insecure still works

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 23 Sep 2019 124,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps opaque no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks radio wiring not insulated and insecure and trailing to floor by passengers seat (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box 1 mounting has fallen off still solid bbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror casing missing ()

Nearside Rear outer door handle insecure still works

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside door mirror cowling missing

rear exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded from box

rear wiper worn

Fail 24 Aug 2018 123,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside door mirror cowling missing

rear exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded from box

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear from load valve to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust back box rear mounting corroded away from box

rear wiper worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 121,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear from load valve to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust back box rear mounting corroded away from box

rear wiper worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light inop

play in both steering rack arms

rear exhaust back box mounting corroded from box

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Dec 2015 115,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light inop

play in both steering rack arms

rear exhaust back box mounting corroded from box

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,715 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear seat belt inop

exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded away from box

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear seat belt inop

exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded away from box

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 104,698 miles

1x litre oil added

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

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

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded away from box

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,054 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box deteriated

exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded from box

nearside wiper split

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2012 102,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

exhaust back box deteriated

exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded from box

nearside wiper split

oil level on minimum mark

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,431 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 97,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,171 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 93,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,696 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 86,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2008 75,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,173 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 ZZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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