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DS03 ZFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ZFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,181 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all four coil springs damaged

both main brake pipes & both front brake pipes corroded

movement in both front top shock absorber mounts

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear main brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded in places

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear quarter pannel damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs & nearside rear all corroded

both main & both front brake pipes corroded

damage to nearside rear quarter

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 29 Nov 2013 65,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs & nearside rear all corroded

both main & both front brake pipes corroded

damage to nearside rear quarter

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four coil springs corroded

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

front indicators discoloured

nearside front tyre heavily perished

noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

offside main brake pipes corroded by rear

Fail 2 Nov 2012 58,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four coil springs corroded

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

front indicators discoloured

nearside front tyre heavily perished

noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

offside main brake pipes corroded by rear

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,067 miles

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

boot lid is damaged

front bumper is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,032 miles

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

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

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

boot lid is damaged

front bumper is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,040 miles

front bumper is damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,630 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,771 miles

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

slight wear to front tyres on edges

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 ZFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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