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DU03 KND

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,612 mi
Last recorded95,612 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 95,612 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,565 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

radiator leaking

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box has slight blow at joint

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,610 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre badly perished on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2015 73,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre badly perished on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,418 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,262 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,163 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall has splits but not showing cords

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both nearside and offside inner tyre sidewalls have cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 27,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,889 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,909 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 KND is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 KND, 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 KND is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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