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DU03 KHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,796 mi
Last recorded143,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 KHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 143,796 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 143,796 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 135,428 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 135,428 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 123,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNABLE TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 123,675 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNABLE TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 107,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,440 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 72,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,207 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 KHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU03 KHV, 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 DU03 KHV registered?

DU03 KHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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