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DS03 FCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,099 mi
Last recorded75,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,099 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,459 miles

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

both front head beam patterns are faded slightly

exhaust is corroded

near side front tyre is getting low on tread 2mm

Pass 2 May 2017 67,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded slightly

both front wiper blades are worn just clearing front screen

exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,973 miles

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

Pass 12 May 2015 61,932 miles

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded slightly

Pass 28 May 2014 58,885 miles

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded slightly

Fail 27 May 2014 58,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded slightly

Pass 15 May 2013 55,231 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 52,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,768 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,768 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 44,469 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 44,469 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 40,939 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 40,939 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,961 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2007 33,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,627 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 FCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FCX, 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 FCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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