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DS03 PZB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,331 mi
Last recorded98,331 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,100 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 94,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 88,214 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 88,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,633 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear coil springs of two different types/manufacturers

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,703 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 PZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS03 PZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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