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DV03 FZH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,574 mi
Last recorded135,574 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 135,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 135,574 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,194 miles

Oil leak

advisery; nearside front wing corroded

advisery;plastic oversills fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 128,127 miles

Oil leak

advisery; front bonnet corroded

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2014 128,127 miles

Oil leak

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

advisery; front bonnet corroded

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,823 miles

park brake may require attention / low effort

Fail 22 Aug 2013 123,823 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 118,334 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 109,730 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009
Pass 20 Aug 2008
Fail 20 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine management light on

mileage display on dash inop

Pass 22 Aug 2007
Fail 22 Aug 2007

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

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

engine management light on

mileage dash display inop

Fail 24 Aug 2006 65,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,696 miles

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

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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DV03 FZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV03 FZH, 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 DV03 FZH registered?

DV03 FZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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