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DY03 JZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,184 mi
Last recorded203,184 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 203,184 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 203,178 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 195,412 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 195,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 187,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 174,017 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 158,961 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on outer shoulders

Pass 3 Feb 2014 158,961 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on outer shoulders

Pass 22 Dec 2012 148,023 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 148,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 131,530 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 113,626 miles

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

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,986 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,765 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 JZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JZT, 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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DY03 JZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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