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DS03 XBC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,819 mi
Last recorded104,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,819 miles

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

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

exhaust centre corroded and blowing

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,782 miles

o/s rear tyre has heavy cracks

Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s rear tyre has heavy cracks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,912 miles

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

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)

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,249 miles

front discs corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,993 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2011 60,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,033 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 30 Jul 2010 53,143 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion rearpart of both main brake pipes BODERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators fading

n/s/f shocker damp

ston chip in windscreen zone 'B'

Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,143 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion rearpart of both main brake pipes BODERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators fading

n/s/f shocker damp

ston chip in windscreen zone 'B'

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,392 miles

condensation o/s headlight

corrosion on front hose ferrals

exhaust back box

n/s/f indicator fading

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,348 miles

condesation n/s headlight

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,937 miles

condensation n/s headlight

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 XBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

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

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