MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi corroded
Nearside Mirror casing missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Exhaust flexi corroded / armour broken
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside mirror casing missing
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Nearside mirror casing missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Air conditioning radiator insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Headlight lenses and images poor
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wiper blades juddering
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wiper blades juddering
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre pipe corroded at rear flange joint
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
Rear exhaust flange badly corroded
coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
Rear exhaust flange badly corroded
brake pipes corroded
coolant and oil leaks
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre worn to limit
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge
rear silencer flange joint corroded
rear silencer flange joint corroded
Oil leak
offside front brake hose ferule corroded
o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded
both rear tyres perished
offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
play in offside front anti roll bar link
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
front brake pipes corroded
rear silencer corroded and rear mounting poor
slight play in both front strut top mounts
corrosion on exhaust
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 RKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?
DS03 RKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.
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