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DS03 PZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,569 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both shocker top mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both shocker top mountings (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner tyre

Offside Rear brake pipe corrorded

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

back box corrorded

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2018 124,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both shocker top mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both shocker top mountings (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner tyre

Offside Rear brake pipe corrorded

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

back box corrorded

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,669 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,788 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 118,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,979 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 117,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,659 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge ok for test

both rear tyres on legal limit

n/side front drop link slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,512 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot torn slightly detreriorated-rear tyres near limit-o/s/r coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,549 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 46,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,578 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 42,578 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 36,784 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 36,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 31,005 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 PZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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