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DU03 KPN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,971 mi
Last recorded203,971 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 KPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 203,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket is broke but it is secured

Pass 18 Sep 2013 177,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 177,637 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 154,023 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2012 154,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 130,921 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Aug 2011 130,895 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Aug 2010 110,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,937 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 61,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,804 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 KPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KPN, 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 KPN registered?

DU03 KPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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