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DU03 XTZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,614 mi
Last recorded98,614 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 98,614 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 98,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rear joint. joint corroded/ insecure/fouling on road spring (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box to main pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front both headlight lens deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp, image poor/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp at rack ends and pinion area (2.3.3b)

engine malfuction light on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,206 miles

rear silencer box damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,719 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,503 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,491 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 33,790 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,916 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,136 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)

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

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