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DU03 JWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 JWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis/fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s outer casing ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 86,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis/fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s outer casing ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,233 miles

sill covers fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 85,233 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror cover missing

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp/lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve alongside/under retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox mounting deteriorated. sill covers fitted. rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

passenger mirror cover missing.

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 79,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,075 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,962 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,962 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,736 miles

sill covers fitted n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

sill covers fitted n/s mirror cover missing centre exhaust tatty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,868 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/rear tyre underinflated

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 61,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,009 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,985 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,736 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 34,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,359 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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DU03 JWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DU03 JWZ, 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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DU03 JWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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