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DS03 TFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,755 mi
Last recorded182,755 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 182,755 miles

advise o/s/f door mirror glass loose

Fail 2 Aug 2017 182,755 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s/f door mirror glass loose

Pass 26 May 2016 177,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 165,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 155,128 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 144,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,120 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 132,988 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 132,988 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 110,059 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 110,059 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 99,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 99,159 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 69,146 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,015 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 TFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

DS03 TFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is DS03 TFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 TFN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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