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DS03 RFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 RFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,217 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 112,004 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,537 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,943 miles

Load sensing valve under adjusted, leading to high rear brake figures.

Offside Front suspension strut has heavy play.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 105,943 miles

Load sensing valve under adjusted, leading to high rear brake figures.

Offside Front suspension strut has heavy play.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 105,896 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension strut has heavy play.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen slight smears

Fail 1 Aug 2016 100,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen slight smears

Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel filter nsr corroded

rear exh silencer mtg ring weak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter nsr corroded

rear exh silencer mtg ring weak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn / on wear markers

fuel filter corroding / corroded

n/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013
Fail 8 Aug 2013 82,887 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,620 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 76,604 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2011 70,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 63,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007
Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,429 miles

os front tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

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 RFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

DS03 RFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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