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DS03 PFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,629 mi
Last recorded186,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 186,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 174,000 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2017 161,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 150,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 140,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased corroded hard to test

all rear end corroded

both sides side skirts fitted on sills

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck area inner and outer corroded

fuel filler neck support corroded

fuel filler pipes deteriated require attention

n/s/r child seat fitted

n/s/r sill inside top corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch's corroded

rear exhaust supported with one support

Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides side skirts fitted on sills

exhaust corroded and deteriated

fuel filler neck support corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r parking brake cable corroded

n/s/r child seat fitted

rear exhaust supported with one support

some brake pipes corroded and greased hard to test

Pass 23 Jul 2013 119,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 109,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 98,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,007 miles

sill covers fitted unable to check sills properly

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,385 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 45,845 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 45,845 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 30,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 PFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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