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DN03 ZVV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,708 mi
Last recorded141,708 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ZVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 141,708 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 141,705 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 137,028 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 137,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 119,948 miles

ENGINE LGHT ON

ENGINE NOISEY

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

WIPERS SPLITTING

Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,918 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE LGHT ON

ENGINE NOISEY

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

WIPERS SPLITTING

Pass 17 Dec 2011 89,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,231 miles

cedntre rear seat belt missing

exhaust rusty

osf brake pipe rusty

wipers only park manually

Fail 24 Mar 2011 85,229 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

cedntre rear seat belt missing

exhaust rusty

osf brake pipe rusty

wipers only park manually

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,218 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 ZVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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