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DS03 KFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,589 mi
Last recorded42,589 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,589 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

srs light on.

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine management light on.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,589 miles

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

engine management light on.

rear exhaust box corroded.

srs light on.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,157 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside rear door and wing damaged

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 35,881 miles

covers fitted to outer sills unable to fully inspect

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside rear of vehicle damaged

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2010 35,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to fully inspect

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside rear of vehicle damaged

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,788 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on

Fail 29 Sep 2008 30,788 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,523 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 KFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KFJ, 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 DS03 KFJ registered?

DS03 KFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is DS03 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 KFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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