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DS03 PWF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,090 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 77,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyres inside crack

Fail 10 Dec 2016 71,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyres inside crack

Pass 31 Dec 2015 66,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear foot brake just met the brake limit

Rear seat belt buckle slight won still operational

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2015 66,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,067 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres scrubbing and lifting tread towards outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,717 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,022 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,923 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jul 2008 41,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,488 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 PWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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