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DK03 UDG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,898 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 99,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 95,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,025 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 79,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 52,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,860 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,608 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,659 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,880 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 UDG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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