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DS03 ODJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 140,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 139,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 139,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,577 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 134,577 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 124,599 miles

Inner Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

front wipers sometimes not stopping on position

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 117,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 117,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,396 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,396 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 60,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,522 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,852 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 ODJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ registered?

DS03 ODJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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