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DS03 WXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,555 mi
Last recorded142,555 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 142,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 142,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,603 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 132,603 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 113,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 113,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 103,572 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 103,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 94,964 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 94,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 87,832 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,817 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,817 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 54,978 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

mixed speed ratings on vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,075 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm †n/s/r tyre 3mm

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 WXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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