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DN03 EZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,084 mi
Last recorded115,084 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,084 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to back plate slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre slightly feathered

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to back plate slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,032 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 108,032 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened front\ to rear x2 (3.6.A.3)

Stop lamp not working stop lamps not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,833 miles

Brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding in places.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,174 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,174 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,442 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,449 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 34,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,750 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2007 28,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,815 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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DN03 EZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN03 EZL, 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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DN03 EZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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