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DK03 VBP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,398 mi
Last recorded77,398 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 68,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 62,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted ,unable to do full inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2023 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ plus outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted ,unable to do full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,894 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,765 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shocks corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 54,763 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shocks corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,436 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 53,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 20,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,367 miles

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

Oil leak

engine man light on

exhaust back box missing a mount but still supported

Pass 14 May 2011 17,451 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,368 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 12,341 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,253 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 VBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

DK03 VBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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