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DK03 UBX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,135 miles

Centre front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front under body connected to flexy

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under body connected to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front damage to o/s/front tyre wall

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe connected to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front under body connected to flexy

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under body connected to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front damage to o/s/front tyre wall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Nov 2013 62,347 miles

All alloys damaged

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

Nearside front alloy been repaired

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All alloys damaged

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

Nearside front alloy been repaired

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,958 miles

small cuts o/s/f tyre wall, play o/s/f inner steering rack end,

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,607 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,977 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 46,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,241 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,465 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,400 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 UBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK03 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

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

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