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DS03 THU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,148 mi
Last recorded166,148 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 166,148 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 166,145 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Excessive play in shock. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 154,709 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 154,697 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 149,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 143,161 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily oiled/waxed

Fail 7 Jun 2023 143,158 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily oiled/waxed

Pass 31 May 2022 138,700 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions data plate illegible/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mount deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mount deteriorated

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

Fail 25 May 2022 138,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Spring mount deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Upper Spring mount deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 132,542 miles

Both rear bumper stops perished

Nearside Front Track rod end gaiter perished

Rear axle bushes starting to perish

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,380 miles

Rear bumper stops perished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 121,258 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 112,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear silencer joint corroding.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear silencer joint corroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,306 miles

Exhaust rear joint corroded.

Front brake pipes greased.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,561 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

Offside front tyre worn, at wear bars.

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

Offside front tyre worn, at wear bars.

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,666 miles

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

Wipers splitting at ends.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,092 miles

Exhaust smoke dense until engine very hot.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,324 miles

advisory sheet issued with vt30

Fail 28 Jun 2007 44,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack knock nearside.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,863 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 THU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 THU, 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 THU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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