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DF03 WSV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,676 mi
Last recorded91,676 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,676 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

m/lt on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 80,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

m/lt on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

No coolant in expansion tank

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,842 miles

front brake pipes corroded-BORDER LINE

front bumper carrier bent and damaged

front discs have large corrosion lips

front to rear brake pipes corroded and rears-BORDER LINE

n/s/r tyre has small splits on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2011 58,842 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust frontpipe to centre section loose but not insecure

front brake pipes corroded-BORDER LINE

front bumper carrier bent and damaged

front discs have large corrosion lips

front to rear brake pipes corroded and rears-BORDER LINE

n/s/r tyre has small splits on outer sidewall

o/s/f sidelight dull

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,534 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,870 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 37,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 26,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,519 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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DF03 WSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DF03 WSV, 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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DF03 WSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 August 2003.

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