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DS03 PVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,642 mi
Last recorded86,642 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,632 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (borderline for MOT) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,205 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,205 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,757 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in n/s front link rod

Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,751 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in n/s front link rod

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,316 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 31,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,382 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 PVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVF, 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 PVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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