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DS03 WCW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,255 mi
Last recorded157,255 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 157,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 157,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Positive battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting - Bolt missing (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 142,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 142,100 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 130,995 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,553 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 122,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,752 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 109,076 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 109,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,718 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,781 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 81,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,359 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

plastic outer sill covers fitted restricting full view of outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2007 63,359 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

plastic outer sill covers fitted restricting full view of outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,824 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 61,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,497 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 WCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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