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DY03 JZR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,454 mi
Last recorded95,454 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,593 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 92,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,190 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 84,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,518 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 71,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,064 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,562 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 55,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,095 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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DY03 JZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DY03 JZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 JZR registered?

DY03 JZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is DY03 JZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 JZR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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