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DS03 TEU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,019 mi
Last recorded166,019 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 166,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 166,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 160,421 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 147,364 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 141,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 131,265 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,472 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 121,472 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,034 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,038 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,144 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,910 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,910 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,099 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,195 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,675 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 27,675 miles

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)

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 TEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

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

Is DS03 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 TEU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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