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DK03 XWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,318 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,502 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,649 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,798 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 33,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 33,830 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,828 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,234 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,148 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 3,725 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 XWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

DK03 XWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 XWT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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