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DS03 PZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,049 mi
Last recorded99,049 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,049 miles

Nearside Front brake slow to operate

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

Nearside Rear brake slow to operate

Nearside handbrake slow to operate

Rear both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake slow to operate

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

Nearside Rear brake slow to operate

Nearside handbrake slow to operate

Rear both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake slight low effort

engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake slight low effort

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,795 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)

Oil leak

brake pedal slight hard

exhaust flange at centre to rear corroding

offside rear tyre worn on edge , tyre wall cut and cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 84,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

brake pedal slight hard

exhaust flange at centre to rear corroding

offside rear tyre worn on edge , tyre wall cut and cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,102 miles

offside rear tyre wall scuffed& tears in tread .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

centre & rear exhaust showing corrosion

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills ?

Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

centre & rear exhaust showing corrosion

offside rear tyre wall scuffed& tears in tread .

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills ?

Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,572 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,505 miles

nsf brake pipe corrodding

osf brake pipe corrodding

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,393 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface cracking to rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,099 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 46,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,444 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 PZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DS03 PZF, 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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DS03 PZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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