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DF03 WKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,191 mi
Last recorded134,191 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 134,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 131,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rotted off (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,810 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,985 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside & offside headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,201 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no wire or cords exposed

Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no wire or cords exposed

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,100 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Aug 2012 86,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,734 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,422 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 WKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DF03 WKX, 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 DF03 WKX registered?

DF03 WKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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