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DV03 VKM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 60,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,746 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 57,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 55,093 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 55,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 51,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,190 miles

Exhaust system poor condition

Fail 13 May 2013 47,190 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 42,985 miles

Both front headlamps have condensation. Beam pattern satisfactory. Advise new headlamps

Exhaust rear box in very poor condition. not blowing

Pass 23 May 2011 39,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,856 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 32,834 miles

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

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

all brakes squealing

Pass 19 May 2008 29,169 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,736 miles

Cut in sidewall - n/s/f tyre.

Puncture in tyre - n/s/r.

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 VKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV03 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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