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DS03 PKY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,784 mi
Last recorded76,784 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 PKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,539 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,525 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Nov 2011 64,289 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 64,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,426 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,597 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,701 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,990 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 PKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

DS03 PKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is DS03 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 PKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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