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DK03 VHE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,540 mi
Last recorded125,540 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 125,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 8 Aug 2014 125,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,674 miles

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

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

engine noisy

Fail 6 Aug 2013 108,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,579 miles

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

front brake pads very low discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2012 95,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,863 miles

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

odd springs fitted to rear

Fail 10 Jun 2011 77,863 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

odd springs fitted to rear

Pass 4 May 2010 67,183 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,183 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 56,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 56,745 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 47,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 47,629 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 38,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 38,014 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,889 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,889 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 VHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

DK03 VHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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