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DS03 XAB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,841 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,920 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 69,920 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,490 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,490 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,495 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,840 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,887 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 53,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,438 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 XAB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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