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DE03 YVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,839 mi
Last recorded142,839 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 YVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,839 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 142,831 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 128,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 128,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 116,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated and n/s/r mounting not secure (bracket bent)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 116,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated and n/s/r mounting not secure (bracket bent)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers split at ends

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 100,974 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers split at ends

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,476 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 89,476 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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,327 miles

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

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

brake pipes pitted in places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,735 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link bar

Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre very low tread and damaged on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,471 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,441 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,626 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nail in tyre

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 YVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE03 YVK, 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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DE03 YVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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