CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS03 TCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,594 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 81,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel has corrosion at bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

floor pans showing slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2020 60,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills fitted with plastic guards preventing inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both front beam images deteriorated

both rear outer arches corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both front beam images deteriorated

both rear outer arches corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both rear outer arches slightly corroded

rear Axle corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlamp beam images deteriorating

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both rear outer arches slightly corroded

rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,446 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer outer casing corroded and holed

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

aux drive belt frayed

Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aux drive belt frayed

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,690 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

alternator belt frayed

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,848 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 398,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,918 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,705 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,174 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS03 TCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS03 TCX?

You can check the full history of DS03 TCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS03 TCX registered?

DS03 TCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DS03 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 TCX shows 24 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.

Does DS03 TCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS03 TCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.