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DK03 WXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,024 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,904 miles

Low engine oil/noisy engine

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,642 miles

handbrake just efficient

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2014 100,640 miles

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

handbrake just efficient

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both windscreen wipers split

coolant level low

o/s/f fog lamp not working

oil leak from oil filter

rear exhaust connection badly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 98,926 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both windscreen wipers split

coolant level low

o/s/f fog lamp not working

oil leak from oil filter

rear exhaust connection badly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,578 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2011 79,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2011 79,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 74,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,449 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 51,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,628 miles

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

nearside rear lightlens slightly damaged

rear registration plate backing fading

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 WXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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