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DS03 PKZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,467 mi
Last recorded97,467 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear drums abit of judder

coolant leak from radiator at bottom

exhaust middle pipe catching on heat cover on fuel tank

handbrake travel abit high 10 to 12 clicks to lock off

nearside electric level adjuster not working

offside rear tyre rubber cracking outer wall abit

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,610 miles

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f indicator going pale

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

play/knock n/s/f drop link

clutch and brake pedal rubbers slightly worn

coolant leak bottom corner of radiator

exhaust touching fuel tank heat shield and back box heat shiels slightly loose

front number plate a bit loose

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

insp on

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded, rear side to side brake pipe slightly corroded in clip

n/s/f side light a bit dim

slight grease leak n/s outer cv boot, small hole

slight play steering rack arms when rocked

trace of oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 83,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers slightly worn

co on idle was high then came down

coolant leak bottom corner of radiator

exhaust touching fuel tank heat shield and back box heat shiels slightly loose

front number plate a bit loose

hand brake high, close to/on limit

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

insp on

lambda on limit

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded, rear side to side brake pipe slightly corroded in clip

n/s/f side light a bit dim

n/s/f tyre worn low, 2mm on edges, on limit very outer edge

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s wiper blade split at end

o/s/f indicator going pale

o/s/f tyre worn low, on limit inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

play/knock n/s/f drop link

slight grease leak n/s outer cv boot, small hole

slight play steering rack arms when rocked

trace of oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Note nearside front tyre cracking to sidewall and tread area Also inner sidewall worn (under inflation/run flat)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note front number plate loose

note offside front tyre cracking to sidewall and tread areas

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,001 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,715 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

smell of petrol with out trace

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

smell of petrol with out trace

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,465 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,465 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,709 miles

top skin on rear exhaust box getting corodded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,896 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 PKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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