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DS03 XDU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,970 mi
Last recorded166,970 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 166,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 152,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 152,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 151,400 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 145,650 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 139,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 127,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 127,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,022 miles

rear exhaust very grotty

Fail 18 Jun 2008 109,021 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear exhaust very grotty

Pass 22 May 2007 96,765 miles

Off side front tyre has small gouge in side wall. No cords/ply showing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,878 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge,rear exhaust corroded,front brake discs worn.

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 XDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

DS03 XDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is DS03 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 XDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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