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DS03 WXX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,305 mi
Last recorded67,305 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 66,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 61,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 56,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,251 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,210 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,230 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 43,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,538 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 41,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,102 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,823 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 32,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

DS03 WXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is DS03 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 WXX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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