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DS03 TVE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,599 mi
Last recorded147,599 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 147,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear x1 exhaust box support detatched.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor image. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 147,589 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Rack out-put rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Engine cooling radiator - leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear x1 exhaust box support detatched.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor image. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 136,228 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Exhaust flexy deteriating.

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main - front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack output joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor image. (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s (intergrated hose type) main to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 136,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine oil leak.

Front Exhaust flexy deteriating.

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main - front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack output joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor image. (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s (intergrated hose type) main to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 123,130 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 123,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leak.

Front brake pad wear.

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s rear tyre - nail in tread.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,980 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,970 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Engine light on

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,555 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,212 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,744 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,297 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 TVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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