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D17 WKR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,833 mi
Last recorded100,833 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 WKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 100,833 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner w/arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer body wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 96,033 miles

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer body wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,235 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

possible front wheel alignment need adjusting

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,077 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated silencer has no leak of gases

Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated silencer has no leak of gases

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,988 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2017 756,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,881 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S REAR

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin slight deteriated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 56,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin slight deteriated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,799 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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D17 WKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D17 WKR, 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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D17 WKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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