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DV03 ZNX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,610 mi
Last recorded73,610 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,610 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush starting to split on mount (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 both brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber valve stem perish

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp unit secure but has slight movement

Offside Front slight dampness on steering rack gaiter

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

oil leak

slight rear exhaust blowing from joint

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center rear seat belt not working (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm/out of shape (185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush starting to split on mount (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 both brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber valve stem perish

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp unit secure but has slight movement

Offside Front slight dampness on steering rack gaiter

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

oil leak

slight rear exhaust blowing from joint

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,985 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp secure but has slight movement

Fail 16 Jul 2015 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp secure but has slight movement

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,704 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre has a nail/pressure low and worn on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp slight insecure/movement

o/s/r items on seat can't test seat belt

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Jul 2014 60,641 miles

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre has a nail/pressure low and worn on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp slight insecure/movement

o/s/r items on seat can't test seat belt

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,755 miles

both rear tyres have cracks inbetween the tread

o/s/f tyre has 2mm on the inner/outer edge of the tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks inbetween the tread

o/s/f tyre has 2mm on the inner/outer edge of the tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 28,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,626 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 ZNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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