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DS03 POA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,887 mi
Last recorded66,887 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 66,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wall split

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear seat belt damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear of exhaust damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2015 64,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wall split

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear seat belt damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside wiper blade split

rear of exhaust damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

rear of exhaust damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,678 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

rear of exhaust damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 53,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre bald on edge

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in nearside front suspension top with suspension hanging

Fail 1 Aug 2011 40,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play in nearside front suspension top with suspension hanging

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,732 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

noiae from offside front wheel

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension tops hanging

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,201 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyre treads getting low on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,217 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 27,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,670 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 POA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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