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DK03 ULZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,947 mi
Last recorded118,947 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ULZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 118,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple snaps from (not on) the bottom catalytic converter all the way through to the centre box and rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top mount is barely attached to the body of the car. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,008 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 103,622 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,605 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,329 miles

some oil around engine

Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,111 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,998 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 ULZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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