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DU03 KMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 KMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,168 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 76,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,766 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,431 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,170 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,202 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 48,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 33,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight marks on offside screen

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,580 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,014 miles

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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 KMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU03 KMV, 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 KMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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