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DS03 XCB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,166 mi
Last recorded68,166 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,166 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,025 miles

Front both front Headlamps has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Front both front discs worn on inner side

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on centre of tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front tyre has cracking on centre of tread

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,664 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,700 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,796 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,156 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,184 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 48,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,282 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,282 miles

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

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 Aug 2008 36,755 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 36,755 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

backbox corroded

steering rack knocking

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,398 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 30,398 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,638 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 XCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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