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DS03 WEC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,227 mi
Last recorded159,227 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 159,227 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2015 153,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 145,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 137,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 129,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 120,565 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 120,559 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,518 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,926 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,755 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,791 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,791 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 WEC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 WEC registered?

DS03 WEC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DS03 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 WEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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