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DS03 KKP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,919 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 89,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear tyres are diffrent sizes

Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear tyres are diffrent sizes

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust mid to rear joint deteriorated

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 23 May 2019 82,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust mid to rear joint deteriorated

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 31 May 2018 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 79,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,678 miles

LIGHT GASH TO N/S/F OUTER TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,678 miles

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

LIGHT GASH TO N/S/F OUTER TYRE SIDEWALL

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 68,988 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting insecure

different size tyres on front to rear

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 68,935 miles

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

1 rear exhaust mounting insecure

different size tyres on front to rear

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 64,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight lenses faded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 64,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

headlight lenses faded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 59,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2013 53,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 47,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 31,325 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 20,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,299 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 KKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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