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DY03 RZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,089 mi
Last recorded86,089 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 RZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,089 miles

Rear exhaust is corroded, starting to leak & has a broken support bracket.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,089 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - suspect bulbs (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to n/s front hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust is corroded, starting to leak & has a broken support bracket.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front hose is corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroded & one of the three support brackets is broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,046 miles

Exhaust is corroded.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front hose is corroding.

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Some play in o/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,046 miles

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

Exhaust is corroded.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front hose is corroding.

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Some play in o/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,661 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,939 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,792 miles

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

both front tyres.

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 RZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RZJ, 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 DY03 RZJ registered?

DY03 RZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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