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DS03 WZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,695 mi
Last recorded164,695 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 164,695 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and Nearside Front (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and Nearside Rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 164,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and Nearside Front (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and Nearside Rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 160,864 miles

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

Oil leak ()

covers over sills

Fail 12 Aug 2016 160,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

covers over sills

Pass 13 Aug 2015 143,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

covers over sills

wipers leaving lines

Pass 12 Aug 2014 125,854 miles

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

covers over sills

Fail 12 Aug 2014 125,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

covers over sills

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,021 miles

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

covers over sills

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,538 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic covers over sills

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,215 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,762 miles

adivce plastic covers on sills

advice baby seat fitted n/s rear

advice wipers leaving lines

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,506 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,104 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 36,104 miles

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

surface cut on n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,525 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 WZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

DS03 WZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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