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DK03 VAD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,304 mi
Last recorded81,304 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,304 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear + offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body fuel pipes ()

Nearside Front slight wear on outer edge

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lines into rear drums x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts in the tyre beginning to split. 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 79,166 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted due to engine missfire .. and no oil registering on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn and damaged (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded lines into rear drums x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts in the tyre beginning to split. 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 72,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 103,183 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 103,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,991 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,349 miles

Front to rearbrake pipes corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,349 miles

Front to rearbrake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,855 miles

2 front wheels are different size to rear wheels and different from the original test

Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,851 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,262 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,668 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 VAD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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