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DS03 RAX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 75,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2015 68,930 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 68,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 63,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,565 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 43,290 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 43,290 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,660 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,355 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,387 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 33,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,681 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 RAX 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 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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

DS03 RAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is DS03 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 RAX shows 15 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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