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DS03 GKV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,643 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,643 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 59,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,.N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 59,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,.N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 57,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s,n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Jul 2018 57,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s,n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,577 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,577 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure no brakes (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 52,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,292 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,201 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,711 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 15,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,770 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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DS03 GKV 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 66.7%.

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 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 DS03 GKV, 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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DS03 GKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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