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DS03 PXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,041 mi
Last recorded111,041 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 111,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,626 miles

engine oil low

Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,425 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 92,425 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,789 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 53,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,099 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,514 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 PXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

DS03 PXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is DS03 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 PXL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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