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DU03 JZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 JZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,773 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,533 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,803 miles

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

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,727 miles

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

headlamp lenses poor condition,beam patterns poor

nearside front brake pipe becoming rusty

play front strut tops

Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,727 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

headlamp lenses poor condition,beam patterns poor

nearside front brake pipe becoming rusty

play front strut tops

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,818 miles

nearside front brake pipe becoming rusty

offside front tyre wall split (not to chords)

offside front wheel rim damaged

play front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,273 miles

nearside front brake pipe rusty at inner wing

oil weep steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,596 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,375 miles

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

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

exhaust system badly coroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust system badly coroded

front tyres BADLY worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,139 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,721 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,667 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,586 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 32,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,417 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 JZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DU03 JZW, 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 JZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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