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DS03 XDT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,319 mi
Last recorded157,319 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 157,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

both front brake disc back plates fouling brake disc

both rear brake pipes at hubs greased

damage to nearside front wing

engine covers fitted

exhaust back box front hanging rubber missing

oil level excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2016 157,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

both front brake disc back plates fouling brake disc

both rear brake pipes at hubs greased

damage to nearside front wing

engine covers fitted

exhaust back box front hanging rubber missing

nearside wiper blade rubber split + could clean better

oil level excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2015 150,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 150,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,412 miles

Offside mirror casing missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 142,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside mirror casing missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,379 miles

Front bumper + n/s/f wing damaged

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight brake binding o/s/r

Fail 30 Nov 2013 136,379 miles

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

Front bumper + n/s/f wing damaged

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight brake binding o/s/r

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 106,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 93,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,054 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,159 miles

corrosion at rear silencer

Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion at rear silencer

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,632 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 XDT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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