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DK03 UNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,699 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,099 miles

Offside Rear cracking but no cords exposed

coolent leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,041 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,095 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Feb 2013 60,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

mid and rear exhaust bolt on flanges excessively corroded

nearside front wiper split

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,565 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,902 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,647 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,616 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 21,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,054 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 UNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK03 UNL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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