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DS03 RDY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 88,914 miles

all brake pipes heavy greased

both rear tyres treads cracks

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

Fail 9 May 2017 88,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel cover (2.1.1)

all brake pipes heavy greased

both rear tyres treads cracks

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

Pass 7 May 2016 83,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 79,097 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,378 miles

HEADLAMP DIP/MAIN SWITCH VERY LOOSE IN OPERATION AND SOMETIMES NEEDS 2-3 ATTEMPS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY

O/S DOOR MIRROR BACK COVER MISSING -- NO SHARP EDGES ARE APPARENT YO OTHER ROAD USERS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTTOM OF O/S/F DOOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN ONE OF BALL JOINTS ON O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR PLASTIC DROP LINK

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,362 miles

HAND BRAKE IS ONLY REACHING 16% WHICH IS JUST ON THE PASS CRITERIA

o/s/f door has slight damage to bottom edge - not classed as dangerous to other road users / pedestians at this time

o/s/f metal brake pipe has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 57,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,659 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 RDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RDY, 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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DS03 RDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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