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DS03 WXP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 102,603 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake pipe failure (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure speed sensor cable rubbing on driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe failure to rear valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 95,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,673 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,673 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,078 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,264 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)

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 WXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

DS03 WXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is DS03 WXP safe to buy?

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