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DE03 KBN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,746 mi
Last recorded82,746 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 KBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,746 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,104 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 74,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,706 miles

knock from front suspension when driven into garage but could not find a fault

Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 55,539 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,612 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 47,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,147 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 44,145 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight corrotion back box

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,075 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,392 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 7,039 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 4,246 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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DE03 KBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DE03 KBN, 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 DE03 KBN registered?

DE03 KBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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