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DS03 XBZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,385 mi
Last recorded108,385 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 108,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 108,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side centre to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side centre to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,734 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,042 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 60,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,611 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,449 miles

ALL WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR TYRES SLIGHT DISTORTION

SLIGHT MOVEMENT OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,540 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 XBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS03 XBZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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