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DS03 RCF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 91,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,220 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,519 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,241 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,259 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,226 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,814 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,814 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,245 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,247 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

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

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