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DS03 KKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,604 mi
Last recorded130,604 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,604 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 130,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 107,527 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,477 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,290 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 59,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,329 miles

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

number plates discoloured

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,329 miles

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

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

number plates discoloured

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,462 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 KKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS03 KKJ, 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 KKJ registered?

DS03 KKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is DS03 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 KKJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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