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DS03 ZTH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ZTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside non obligatory mirror outer casing damaged

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

engine MIL warning light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,527 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,501 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,710 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery loose (cable tied in place)

bonnet release lever missing

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,691 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery loose (cable tied in place)

bonnet release lever missing

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,403 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,484 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FORWARD FACING CHILD SAET FITTED N/S/F PASS SIDE AIR BAG FITTD

Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,984 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,352 miles

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

drivers side front outer tyre sidewall perished

drivers side rear tyre becoming slightly distorted

passenger side front outer tyre sidewall perished

passenger side rear outer tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Jun 2006 36,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 ZTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

DS03 ZTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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