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DS03 RKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,300 mi
Last recorded110,300 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 RKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 110,300 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,654 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,094 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,488 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,337 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Fail 13 Dec 2021 85,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,167 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Headlight lenses and images poor

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,415 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,036 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,399 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,396 miles

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,445 miles

brake pipes corroded

coolant and oil leaks

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,807 miles

rear silencer flange joint corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,358 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake hose ferule corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,434 miles

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,572 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,838 miles

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,798 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,885 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 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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DS03 RKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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