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DS03 PBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,339 mi
Last recorded169,339 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 169,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 169,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 161,705 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 161,705 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 148,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 142,465 miles

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2014 142,325 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 131,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 131,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,772 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

REAR BRAKE PIPES ( ON LOAD VALVE ) BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 102,289 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 102,244 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,184 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 67,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 PBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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