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DS03 JPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,344 mi
Last recorded151,344 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,344 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated in places restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to headlamp lenses

Pass 16 Dec 2022 145,309 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads

Pass 14 Dec 2021 132,893 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2021 132,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2021 127,144 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 9 Jan 2021 127,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,572 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,376 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes greased

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2013 49,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 14 Jun 2012 43,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,865 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,856 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 42,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,682 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 36,890 miles

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

the front and rear brakes are a little noisy

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 JPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JPF, 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 JPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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