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DS03 WWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,196 mi
Last recorded92,196 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,886 miles

Engine malfunction light is illuminated, Please get checked.

Front BOTH front wiper blades rubbers are becoming detached but still clear the screen sufficiently.

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall has cracks to the maximum limit. Please keep checked.

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls are cracked to the maximum limit, please keep checked.

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe to Back box. (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No visible pattern displayed from the headlight on dipped beam. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No visible pattern displayed from the headlight on dipped beam. (1.8.A.1b)

Engine malfunction light is illuminated, Please get checked.

Front BOTH front wiper blades rubbers are becoming detached but still clear the screen sufficiently.

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Advise to replace. ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall has cracks to the maximum limit. Please keep checked.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls are cracked to the maximum limit, please keep checked.

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe to Back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,485 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 32,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 22,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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 WWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WWT, 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 WWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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