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DN03 GKP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,312 mi
Last recorded159,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 GKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 159,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 159,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 151,090 miles

F/wipers don't park properly

F/wipers worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear boot/bumper damaged

Rear heat shield loose

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2016 140,082 miles

F/wipers split

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jun 2016 140,082 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

F/wipers split

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2015 133,069 miles

F/wipers don't park properly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded.Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Rear w/blade splitt

Fail 18 Jun 2015 133,068 miles

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

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

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

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

F/wipers don't park properly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded.Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Rear w/blade splitt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,478 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust backbox corroded

F/wipers don't park properly

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear wiper blade splitt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,089 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box corroded

F/wipers don't park properly

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 112,052 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Number plates slightly disfigured

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 112,051 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

F/wipers splitting

Number plates slightly disfigured

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,218 miles

F/wipers splitting

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 103,218 miles

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

F/wipers splitting

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,630 miles

o/s front antirole bar link has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,786 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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DN03 GKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN03 GKP, 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 DN03 GKP registered?

DN03 GKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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