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DS03 BRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,342 mi
Last recorded153,342 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 153,342 miles

Engine management light on dash

Oil leak ()

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 144,861 miles

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

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

nsr tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 13 Feb 2017 144,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nsr tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2016 136,130 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 127,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,519 miles

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

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 103,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,333 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,563 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,399 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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DS03 BRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS03 BRX, 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 DS03 BRX registered?

DS03 BRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is DS03 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 BRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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