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DS03 ZPJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,935 mi
Last recorded125,935 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ZPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 125,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested n/s headlight milkey and no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested o/s head light milkey and no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush worn badly (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush worn badly (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 117,498 miles

Both headlights deteriorating recommend attention

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes including front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Offside rear tyre splitting/ cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Wipers not seating correctly all the time

Fail 12 Aug 2016 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlights deteriorating recommend attention

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes including front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Offside rear tyre splitting/ cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Wipers not seating correctly all the time

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 108,965 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens damaged

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens damaged

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

the outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,679 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged no white light visable

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,482 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lense is damaged but not showing white light.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,482 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r light lense is damaged but not showing white light.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,142 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars

Exhaust rear box corrosion to outer skin

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 8,037 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 ZPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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