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DG03 ZFT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,729 mi
Last recorded147,729 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 147,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,015 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 138,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box clamp bolt snaped (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 129,965 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 129,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel clyinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,339 miles

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

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

steering rack inner seals leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,917 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey and have slight play

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,819 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,639 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 50,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,933 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Apr 2007 32,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,592 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 ZFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG03 ZFT, 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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DG03 ZFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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