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DG03 RKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,439 miles

Front brakes have a slight in balance

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 125,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front brakes have a slight in balance

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements at 16%

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

indicator cancellor faulty

limited inspection of outer sills due to trims fitted

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

offside front brake disc back plate/ dust cover missing

Fail 13 Apr 2017 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

indicator cancellor faulty

limited inspection of outer sills due to trims fitted

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

offside front brake disc back plate/ dust cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,637 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and cover missing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,637 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure filler and rubbing on rear spring (7.2.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and cover missing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,590 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,590 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 72,769 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 72,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,533 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,877 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 54,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 37,599 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 37,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 29,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 8,968 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 8,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,155 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,169 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DG03 RKX 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 56.5%.

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 DG03 RKX, 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 RKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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