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DK03 XYM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,433 mi
Last recorded109,433 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,433 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 98,565 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 94,322 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,090 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,872 miles

Advice all exhaust starting to rot

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,974 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 78,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,923 miles

Oil leak

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2008 46,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,776 miles

front no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,498 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 XYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK03 XYM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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