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DV03 NZK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

156,037 mi
Last recorded156,037 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 NZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2023 156,037 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2022 145,558 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 145,556 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 135,942 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 135,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 132,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 132,169 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 127,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,924 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 118,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front - rear . front parts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,707 miles

Air filter hose is split

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 110,707 miles

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

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

Air filter hose is split

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,581 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 102,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,473 miles

Advise exhaust system has surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise exhaust system has surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 88,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,152 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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DV03 NZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NZK, 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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DV03 NZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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