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DG03 LKA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 128,876 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 128,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,923 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 115,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,601 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,589 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,763 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 93,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded,pitted and scored. advise full inspection

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge 205/40R17

o/s rear tyre perished between tread. 205/40R17

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,515 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,877 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,861 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,023 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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DG03 LKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DG03 LKA, 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 DG03 LKA registered?

DG03 LKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DG03 LKA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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