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DS03 XBD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,862 mi
Last recorded91,862 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 91,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 71,612 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,688 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,826 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 60,397 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,397 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,742 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,742 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,918 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,767 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 XBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

DS03 XBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is DS03 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 XBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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