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DG03 WWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,093 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,703 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,703 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,932 miles

Damage to rear outer sills

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to rear outer sills

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 72,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,575 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,608 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 WWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WWK, 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 WWK registered?

DG03 WWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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