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DS03 WWL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,491 mi
Last recorded158,491 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 158,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 145,150 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 145,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to rear flex (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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,684 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 128,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,463 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 117,463 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2010 86,887 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 67,590 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 67,590 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,340 miles

Overtaking mirror incomplete,not affecting use.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,307 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 WWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WWL, 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 WWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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