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DS03 PBZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,718 mi
Last recorded183,718 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 183,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 174,014 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 174,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 158,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 144,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 126,830 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 126,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,351 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,503 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 PBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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