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DK03 UAC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,517 mi
Last recorded124,517 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 124,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,599 miles

chip in screen

engine management light on

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system badly corroded and heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 102,780 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system badly corroded and heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,768 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,417 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 12 Mar 2012 93,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 86,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,829 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,084 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,885 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 22,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,420 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 UAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

DK03 UAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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