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DS03 WLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,157 mi
Last recorded99,157 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

engine very noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2021 90,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits aborted due to engine noise and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box pipe split (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine very noisy

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,987 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 85,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated in a wax-like substance; unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,987 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens in poor condition. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,982 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park in middle of screen and anywhere they like. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens in poor condition. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement G/BOX (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Head light lenses slightly dicoloured/deteriated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 52,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,350 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,306 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box blowing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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