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DK03 UNP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,215 mi
Last recorded129,215 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 129,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,062 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded in places - front to rear

oil around engine

Fail 6 Mar 2018 116,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded in places - front to rear

oil around engine

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,417 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,861 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,999 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,996 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 869,966 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 869,966 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 69,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,367 miles

front tyres slightly worn inner edeges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 52,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,101 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,878 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,339 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 UNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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