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DV03 VKT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 149,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak around engine areas ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust all system poor and rusty and silencer boxes outer skins splitting apart

handbrake efforts low at 16% and overall just legal

Pass 26 Oct 2016 128,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak around engine areas ()

exhaust all system poor and rusty and silencer boxes outer skins splitting apart

handbrake efforts poor at 16% and just legal

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,041 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,547 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,823 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,241 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,684 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,684 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,909 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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DV03 VKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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