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DF03 WKW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2016

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 2 Oct 2015 277,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

oil leak

rear to centre exhaust flange rotten and about to break-BORDERLINE PASS!

Fail 2 Oct 2015 277,491 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam comes on with no input from driver, also can be activated unintentionally (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

oil leak

rear to centre exhaust flange rotten and about to break-BORDERLINE PASS!

Pass 17 Oct 2014 265,223 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 249,568 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 249,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 241,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil low

Fail 11 Sep 2012 241,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 233,294 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 232,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 212,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded at rear

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

noise from rear brakes

Fail 26 Jul 2010 212,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded at rear

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

noise from rear brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2009 193,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 193,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 169,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 135,916 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,932 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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DF03 WKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF03 WKW, 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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DF03 WKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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