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DS03 CXD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 CXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 117,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 89,753 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 30 Apr 2012 89,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear coil spring snapped but sitting securley

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust box deeteriated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,530 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,486 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,486 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,576 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre slight damage to inner sidewall.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slight damage to inner sidewall.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,754 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 10 Apr 2006 46,256 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 46,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CXD, 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 CXD registered?

DS03 CXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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