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DS03 XAM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,301 mi
Last recorded122,301 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 122,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 99,446 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,753 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 82,192 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 82,192 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,480 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,974 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,967 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 57,967 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,921 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,655 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 XAM 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 72.2%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

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

Is DS03 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 XAM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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