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DS03 XFP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,438 mi
Last recorded127,438 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 195/60/15

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 172,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 195/60/15

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 168,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 168,333 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 161,321 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,480 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake disc,s worn and corroded

advise new front number plate

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 155,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise front brake disc,s worn and corroded

advise new front number plate

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 148,907 miles

advise all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,077 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2011 136,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise engine electric,s fault light on dash

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 130,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 115,592 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,216 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 99,215 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,328 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 80,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,195 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 59,195 miles

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

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 XFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

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

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