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DK03 KNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 135,567 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 135,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 131,240 miles

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f shocker damp BORDERLINE

Fail 22 Jul 2010 131,240 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f shocker damp BORDERLINE

Pass 30 Jul 2009 119,034 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box borderline

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe to flexi borderline

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal

rear brake disc's

Fail 30 Jul 2009 119,034 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on exhaust rear box borderline

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe to flexi borderline

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal

rear brake disc's

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,128 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,575 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 87,909 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 25 May 2007 85,785 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 85,785 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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DK03 KNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK03 KNZ, 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 DK03 KNZ registered?

DK03 KNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 KNZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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