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DL03 AZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,269 mi
Last recorded64,269 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 AZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,269 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,327 miles

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,255 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,169 miles

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

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

Slight play in front suspension top mounts (n/s and o/s)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 54,169 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in front suspension top mounts (n/s and o/s)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,384 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,092 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,147 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 28,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DL03 AZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL03 AZG, 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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DL03 AZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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