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DU03 TZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,884 mi
Last recorded124,884 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,884 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2019 124,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired sized (1.1.17 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,884 miles

Nearside has plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside has plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside has plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside has plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 115,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 112,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,510 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,499 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 96,499 miles

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

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,539 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,705 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 65,705 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 44,899 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 TZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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