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DK03 XXR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,191 mi
Last recorded72,191 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 72,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak but not affecting testable items

Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak but not affecting testable items

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,355 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak-not affecting any testable items

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,462 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 66,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,387 miles

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Headlight units fading but not badly affecting aim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,408 miles

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

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 62,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,757 miles

Headlights starting to fade-may need replacing before next test

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,125 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating but not blowing

Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust deteriorating but not blowing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,616 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 42,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 21,074 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 XXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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