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DG03 WRZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 90,204 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise handbrake adjustment

slight play in front gearbox mount

Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,126 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,392 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,802 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,280 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 44,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,255 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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DG03 WRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG03 WRZ, 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 DG03 WRZ registered?

DG03 WRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DG03 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 WRZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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