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DS03 RCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,180 mi
Last recorded104,180 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,180 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes noisey

both front tyres 2mm

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,180 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes noisey

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,313 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 84,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,619 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim dull

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,506 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight deterioration beam pattern visable

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,230 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2013 71,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2012 68,899 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 68,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,321 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,624 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 RCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

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

Is DS03 RCY safe to buy?

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