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DS03 PGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,483 mi
Last recorded134,483 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 134,483 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 134,483 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,021 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,867 miles

Engine light illuminated indicating a fault

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 105,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light illuminated indicating a fault

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,205 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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DS03 PGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS03 PGZ, 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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What year was DS03 PGZ registered?

DS03 PGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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The MOT history for DS03 PGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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