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DS03 PXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,247 miles

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

NSR/OSR Shock absorber slightly reduced damping affect.

OSF wing mirror slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,247 miles

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

NSR/OSR Shock absorber slightly reduced damping affect.

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

OSF wing mirror slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,069 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,067 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on sidewall and out of shape requires replacement

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,568 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,573 miles

offside front wing damaged

offside front wing mirror casing missing

rear tyres perished

sill kit fitted

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,689 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

sill kit fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 86,688 miles

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

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

o/s/f wing damaged

sill kit fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,680 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,775 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,283 miles

o/s parking brake slightly low reading

Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s parking brake slightly low reading

Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,782 miles

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

o/s/f bumper/wing damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges on limit

Fail 8 Mar 2008 57,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f bumper/wing damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges on limit

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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