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DS03 FWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,518 mi
Last recorded95,518 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,518 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 88,611 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,611 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,581 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,581 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt is twisted going through the eye of the buckle

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs corroading at edges

off side front brake pipe to flexi pipe is corroaded

play felt in both front suspension strut top mounts

play felt in near side front anti roll bar link lower ball joint- may cause knocking noises when driven

Fail 1 Apr 2010 68,354 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt is twisted going through the eye of the buckle

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs corroading at edges

off side front brake pipe to flexi pipe is corroaded

play felt in both front suspension strut top mounts

play felt in near side front anti roll bar link lower ball joint- may cause knocking noises when driven

Fail 1 Apr 2009 61,415 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,307 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,771 miles

all exhaust mount's split and perished

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,702 miles

oil leak

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 FWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

DS03 FWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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