CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK03 XXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 115,854 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 115,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 115,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,611 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,945 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EML on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 83,170 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

grease around both front hubs

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,426 miles

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

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

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

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flex deteriorating

nearside headlamp slightly left

Fail 31 Mar 2012 74,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flex deteriorating

nearside headlamp slightly left

Fail 15 Apr 2011 69,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front panel insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,302 miles

front panel insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,516 miles

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

both front tyres wiorn on inner edges

exhaust blowing on rear joint

nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,334 miles

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

front number plate detriorating

o/s headlamp poor image

Pass 15 Apr 2007 49,292 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 42,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK03 XXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK03 XXL?

You can check the full history of DK03 XXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK03 XXL registered?

DK03 XXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is DK03 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 XXL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK03 XXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK03 XXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.