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DS03 EPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,752 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 117,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,631 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n scew in off side rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,622 miles

front exhaust mounting rubber split and various others deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 83,613 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting rubber split and various others deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,239 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,817 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,817 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,017 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,017 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 37,083 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,659 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 EPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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