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DS03 KFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,430 mi
Last recorded132,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,430 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 127,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,274 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 119,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 110,097 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 110,525 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 114,603 miles

underfloor corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,603 miles

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

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

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

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

underfloor corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2011 102,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlight has adverse beam pattern

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s headlight has adverse beam pattern

Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,831 miles

eml lights on. o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on edges.

nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2006 62,831 miles

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

eml lights on. o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on edges.

nail in tyre

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 KFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

DS03 KFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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