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DS03 BSX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,192 mi
Last recorded146,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,192 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 146,192 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 135,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noise

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 123,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 107,070 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 107,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,857 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,857 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,959 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER SLIGHT LEAK ;MISTING

Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,959 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER SLIGHT LEAK ;MISTING

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,354 miles

Rear shock absorbers are damp

Small chipin windscreen O/S

Fail 1 Jun 2010 61,354 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear shock absorbers are damp

Small chipin windscreen O/S

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,146 miles

front pads 20% remaining

o/s/f linkarm has slight play in top joint

small chip in windscreen drivers side

Fail 5 Jun 2008 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front pads 20% remaining

o/s/f linkarm has slight play in top joint

small chip in windscreen drivers side

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,168 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 BSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

DS03 BSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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