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DV03 VKZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,442 miles

mileage incorrect on previous mot

Pass 22 Sep 2017 141,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 117,240 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,036 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear wipers worn and split ends but still clearing screen

n/s front fog light inop

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,087 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,295 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,513 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,617 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 VKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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