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DS03 DFS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,701 mi
Last recorded88,701 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,701 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 88,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 82,518 miles

Exhaust system deterioration

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust system deterioration

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,800 miles

baby seat fitted

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre on 2mm and in poor condition.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre on 2mm and in poor condition.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,160 miles

nearside front alloy wheel buckled

nearside rear tyre perished and deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,160 miles

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

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front alloy wheel buckled

nearside rear tyre perished and deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,569 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,569 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,832 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 58,819 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to off side front tyre

sliight damage to near side front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,588 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 DFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DFS, 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 DFS registered?

DS03 DFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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