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DU03 RLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 138,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,875 miles

main and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre 80% worn

slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,011 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,617 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,762 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,550 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 28,550 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,902 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 RLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLZ, 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 DU03 RLZ registered?

DU03 RLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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