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DN03 ZSW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,642 mi
Last recorded140,642 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ZSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front nearside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 12 Nov 2020 140,642 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower anchorage ring broken and missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper anchorage ring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front nearside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 12 Nov 2019 136,517 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing smooth

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks present

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

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

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 11 Nov 2019 136,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing smooth

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks present

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

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

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 1 Nov 2018 131,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,600 miles

Both rear and nearside front coil springs corroded

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber pads slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but seat is secure and upright

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,199 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber pads slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but is secure and upright

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,198 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All coil springs corroded

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber pads slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but is secure and upright

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,269 miles

centre and rear silencer boxes corroding but no gas leaks

front nearside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but is secure and upright

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,378 miles

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,383 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Exhaust system deteriorating in places but no gas leaks

Nearside front seat tilt mechanism defective

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,383 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Exhaust system deteriorating in places but no gas leaks

Nearside front seat tilt mechanism defective

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,219 miles

centre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

front nearside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but seat back still in an upright secure position

Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,205 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,269 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,661 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,486 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,158 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN03 ZSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN03 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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