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DS03 WYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,894 mi
Last recorded143,894 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 143,894 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 143,893 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,602 miles

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

OIL LEAK INTERCOOLER DAMAGED

Fail 10 Apr 2017 137,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OIL LEAK INTERCOOLER DAMAGED

Pass 6 Apr 2016 136,313 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 136,313 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,706 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm + slight wear on edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 127,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm + slight wear on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,242 miles

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,108 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 108,108 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,178 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,314 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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,438 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,787 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)

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

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 WYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

DS03 WYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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