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DV03 VDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,224 mi
Last recorded136,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 136,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section corroding

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2016 132,073 miles

exhaust and clamps rotten

front discs very corroded/worn

n/s/r tyre on limit and very cracked/perished

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,374 miles

front discs corroded

rear tyres low and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 117,383 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 113,823 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn at inside edge

o/s/f tyre my have been run flat

Fail 11 Jun 2012 113,823 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn at inside edge

o/s/f tyre my have been run flat

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,665 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 105,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,453 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,544 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 88,544 miles

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,386 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 79,386 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 67,588 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 67,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,547 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape (slight) †and low tread

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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DV03 VDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV03 VDK, 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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DV03 VDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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