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DS03 XBE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

106,642 mi
Last recorded106,642 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,642 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,441 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 105,437 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective WATER IN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,522 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 103,522 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 99,660 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 96,223 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 96,222 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 92,872 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,323 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 84,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged O/S BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R HUB (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R INNER (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel O/S/R (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 75,696 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 72,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,702 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,510 miles

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

Center and rear section of exaust corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,510 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Center and rear section of exaust corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,099 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 60,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,452 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,691 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 39,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,884 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 XBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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