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DS03 RDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt constant velocity joint gaiter has a pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded around flexi hose area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt constant velocity joint gaiter has a small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front headlights len's started to deteriorate/mist but image is visable

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sill's

Fail 16 May 2016

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt constant velocity joint gaiter has a pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded around flexi hose area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt constant velocity joint gaiter has a small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front headlights len's started to deteriorate/mist but image is visable

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sill's

Pass 15 May 2015 129,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust slight blow from joint

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted can not check outer sill condition

Pass 29 May 2014 117,072 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front droplink has slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 May 2014 117,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front droplink has slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2013 111,668 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 111,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine man light on

Pass 16 May 2012 104,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

leak on radiator

slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 104,402 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

leak on radiator

slight oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 94,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light staying on

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 5 May 2011 94,981 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light staying on

n/s/r outer sill damaged

oil level low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 78,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 78,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 69,649 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,312 miles

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

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

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 RDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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