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DS03 PCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,526 mi
Last recorded186,526 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 186,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 186,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 185,855 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 184,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 183,214 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 181,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 180,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 180,000 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 178,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 176,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 175,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 175,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 172,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 171,178 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 171,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 165,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 148,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 128,723 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 128,723 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,266 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Fail 17 Aug 2009 101,266 miles

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,127 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,782 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 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

DS03 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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