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DS03 WZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,782 mi
Last recorded38,782 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 38,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,251 miles

Headlamps starting to mist, affecting beam pattern

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

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

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 35,798 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,181 miles

Exhaust at rear deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust at rear deteriorated

Exhaust at rear deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,370 miles

Exhaust at rear starting to deteriorate

Offside and nearside front,and offside rear tyres starting to deteriorate.

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2014 32,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust at rear starting to deteriorate

Offside and nearside front,and offside rear tyres starting to deteriorate.

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,809 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,463 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,242 miles

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

offside door mirror outer cover missing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 25,114 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,114 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,009 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 WZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

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

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