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DK03 YAX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,978 mi
Last recorded132,978 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 132,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 132,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 131,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 131,301 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 130,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 129,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 127,962 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as pipes run past the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes as they pass the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 125,131 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 121,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes as they pass the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,408 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

back exhaust section corroded on joint

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,408 miles

back exhaust section corroded on joint

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,805 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,348 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,588 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall but is not showing cords.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,716 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,662 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

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

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

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 YAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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