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DN03 EZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,891 mi
Last recorded129,891 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,891 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 129,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,380 miles

Offside Front tyre very close to legal limit

slight play in ns front top sus mount

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,097 miles

front front tyres worn slight oil leaks on engine main steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 114,771 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 114,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 109,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (marked with yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror outer casing missing

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield coming loose

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,475 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 104,475 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,918 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,117 miles

Exhaust silencer 1 x mounting brkt adrift

Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust silencer 1 x mounting brkt adrift

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,448 miles

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

n-s-r tyre perishing

o-s-r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,130 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,137 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 EZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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