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DS03 ZPL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 114,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,647 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 90,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r hand brake effort poor

Pass 23 Jul 2009 90,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/s/r hand brake effort poor

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,115 miles

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

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

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

noise from starter motor

Fail 23 Jul 2008 59,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from starter motor

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,694 miles

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

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

both rear tyres becoming slightly distorted

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 ZPL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

DS03 ZPL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is DS03 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 ZPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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