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DS03 TFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,014 mi
Last recorded172,014 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 172,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 168,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 164,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 164,417 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 158,557 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 158,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 152,576 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 148,473 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 142,824 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 142,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 128,395 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 128,395 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 122,516 miles

o/s/f inner wing cover insecure

there is diesel fuel hanging under side of vehicle ,can not see a leak ,recommend it to be cleaned away and rechecked

unable to fully see outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 23 Feb 2012 122,516 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing cover insecure

there is diesel fuel hanging under side of vehicle ,can not see a leak ,recommend it to be cleaned away and rechecked

unable to fully see outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 19 Feb 2011 109,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,319 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 26 Feb 2009
Fail 24 Feb 2009

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 131,701 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 105,069 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 TFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

DS03 TFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is DS03 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 TFZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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