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DS03 PPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 94,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,413 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6 mm

Fail 6 Mar 2017 86,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts need polishing (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres on 1.6 mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe / center box / rear flange rotten

free play in hand brake adjustment

Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe / center box / rear flange rotten

free play in hand brake adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,385 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 63,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,239 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 58,098 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 52,650 miles

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

rear silencer exhaust mounts corroding but still hold exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,736 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,770 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 PPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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