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DS03 PXK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,681 mi
Last recorded108,681 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 108,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 108,676 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,379 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both images only just distinct

Fail 1 Apr 2021 95,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both images only just distinct

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge both sides 185/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes along n/s and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

both headlamp image deteriorating

oil leak from engine sensor

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear along axles to hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror backing missing

oil leak from crank position sensor

Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear along axles to hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front All position lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror backing missing

oil leak from crank position sensor

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

all supension componets covered in corrosion

engine oil leak from switch

front to rear twin brake pipes starting to corroding near fuel filter

headlamp image deteriorating

slight movement o/s/f upper top mount

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

front brake calipers and area rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

front brake calipers and area rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,763 miles

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

front exhaust flexy worn

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,763 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexy worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s mirror case broken

o/s rear tyre wearing down

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

accident damage to o/s rear mirror case

minor cracking around tread edges in n/s rear tyre tread edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

accident damage to o/s rear mirror case

minor cracking around tread edges in n/s rear tyre tread edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,880 miles

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

accident damage to o/s mirror case

o/s main headlight beam has no image

o/s rear tyre wearing down

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to o/s mirror case

o/s main headlight beam has no image

o/s rear tyre wearing down

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,720 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 60,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,476 miles

EML ON

FUEL FILTER RUSTED

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,023 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,362 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,751 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 PXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

DS03 PXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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