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DS03 WWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,103 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 82,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 75,526 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 75,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,978 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,244 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,430 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 58,484 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,519 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres have cracks

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,409 miles

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres spliting up

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,037 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 45,905 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,371 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWY, 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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What year was DS03 WWY registered?

DS03 WWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is DS03 WWY safe to buy?

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