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DS03 WYV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,297 mi
Last recorded86,297 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,297 miles

Nearside Front TYRE ON 1.6MM MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO BE REPLACE

Nearside Rear TYRE TO BE REPLACE SOON

Fail 8 Nov 2016 86,797 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front TYRE ON 1.6MM MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO BE REPLACE

Nearside Rear TYRE TO BE REPLACE SOON

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,742 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade

Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,817 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

offside outer mirror taped up

Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,086 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

offside outer mirror taped up

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

offside mirror taped up

Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,528 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

offside mirror taped up

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,302 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 54,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,134 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,134 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,002 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,650 miles

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 WYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

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

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