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DS03 APU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,443 mi
Last recorded73,443 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,443 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,958 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

both front headlamp lenses dull

engine/sill covers

Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,958 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

both front headlamp lenses dull

engine/sill covers

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,848 miles

Offside Front brake hose fittings have corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2018 65,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hose fittings have corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,615 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 59,585 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,510 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,515 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 53,468 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,400 miles

see advisory test number 708274193171

Fail 13 Jul 2013 50,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished borderline.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,312 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,367 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,095 miles

back box outer skin corroded

rear wiper noisey

steel brake pipes showing rust

Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,980 miles

sill covers fitted

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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DS03 APU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS03 APU, 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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DS03 APU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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