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DU03 KDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 KDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,385 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,276 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 80,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 75,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,203 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 62,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,720 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,337 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,683 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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DU03 KDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU03 KDZ, 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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DU03 KDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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