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DS03 WYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 106,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along nearside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

slight corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,207 miles

Both front tyres perishing. 2010.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge.

Rear Wiper missing.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 98,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster missing. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres perishing. 2010.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge.

Rear Wiper missing.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 89,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,852 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

oil light on

underbody brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 82,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

oil light on

underbody brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,859 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 49,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 44,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,341 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 39,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,804 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 33,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nearside rear tyre mishaped

Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,202 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 28,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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 WYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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