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DG03 LKD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,044 mi
Last recorded78,044 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,044 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under neath front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 69,372 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under neath front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,881 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front headlamp lenses slightly dull

off side rear tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,560 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 49,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,155 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,427 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,579 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 LKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LKD, 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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DG03 LKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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