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DS03 PSZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 100,838 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Jun 2021 96,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,521 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 92,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wipers not parking correctly.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,345 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wipers not parking correctly.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,249 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 82,388 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,688 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 75,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 71,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,554 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,238 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 61,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 56,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,414 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 51,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,888 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,864 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,648 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 PSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PSZ, 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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What year was DS03 PSZ registered?

DS03 PSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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