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DS03 PFD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,876 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer getting rusty

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 62,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2019 61,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer metal case very rusty and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 61,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,174 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 61,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,033 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,031 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure internal (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in tread of offside front tyre 175/80/14

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,304 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,266 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp staying on

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,595 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 48,595 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,573 miles

nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 175/80/14

Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,888 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 41,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,392 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 35,392 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,467 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 22,467 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

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

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