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DS03 PZY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,047 miles

exhaust front flexi corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

oil leak from engine area

rear brake balance high (but within limits).

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 1 May 2014 98,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust front (flexi-pipe) corroded (slight leak).

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside rear tyre getting low and cracking

oil leak from engine area

slight distortion to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 1 May 2014 98,931 miles

exhaust front (flexi-pipe) corroded (slight leak).

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside rear tyre getting low and cracking

oil leak from engine area

slight distortion to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,712 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight play in n/s front top mount

Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass missing

rear tyres cracking

slight play in n/s front top mount

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,955 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

n/s mirror broken

Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre on limit

n/s mirror broken

Pass 4 May 2011
Fail 28 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear silencer poor

Pass 5 May 2010
Fail 5 May 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside obligatory mirror missing

Pass 27 May 2009 64,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 56,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 56,875 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2007 45,693 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 PZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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