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DS03 PLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,331 mi
Last recorded71,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,903 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 68,886 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insercure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,675 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre cracking on tread

engine warning light on dash

rear bumper damage

Nearside Front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lense (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre cracking on tread

engine warning light on dash

rear bumper damage

Nearside Front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,572 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded master to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

boot lid damage

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine warning light on dash

rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,572 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded master to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

boot lid damage

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine warning light on dash

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,773 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

cracks in o/s rear tyre

engine management light on

play in n/s steering rack tie arm

rear tailgate and bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

cracks in o/s rear tyre

engine management light on

play in n/s steering rack tie arm

rear tailgate and bumper damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2014 53,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

cracks in o/s rear tyre

exhaust middle to rear joint deteriated

exhaust rear box deteriated

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

play in n/s steering rack tie arm

rear bumper, boot lid, and o/s rear quarter panel all damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

cracks in o/s rear tyre

exhaust middle to rear joint deteriated

exhaust rear box deteriated

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

play in n/s steering rack tie arm

rear bumper, boot lid, and o/s rear quarter panel all damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,549 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre and rear joints deteriated

front brakes just passed increase cand decrease evenly

rear bumper and hatch damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack tie arm

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust centre and rear joints deteriated

rear bumper and hatch damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack tie arm

Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,818 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aior bag light on

front end of car damaged

rear end of car damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

aior bag light on

front end of car damaged

rear end of car damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,130 miles

damage to front end and rear end

Fail 29 Jun 2011 45,130 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front end and rear end

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,757 miles

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

REAR OF CAR HAS DAMAGE

Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

REAR OF CAR HAS DAMAGE

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,564 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 33,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,186 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 PLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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