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DK03 ULV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ULV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,887 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 82,885 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,493 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,347 miles

Rear condition of tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,009 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front headlamp covers deteriorated

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes covered with protective grease

nearside front brake pipe covered with protective grease

offside front brake pipe covered with protective grease

rear exhaust deteriorated baffles noisey

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,713 miles

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

front brake pipes coated in protective grease

front to rear brake pipes coated in protective grease

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,922 miles

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

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

near side front brake pipe covered in protective grease

off side front brake pipe covered in protective grease

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,774 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front headlamp covers starting to cloud over

front brake pipes covered in protective grease

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,963 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,371 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,465 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 ULV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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