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DV03 WHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,751 mi
Last recorded71,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,007 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,993 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,956 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,571 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,001 miles

slight play in steering rack arm nearside

Pass 5 May 2009 55,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,395 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,039 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,657 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 WHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WHK, 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 DV03 WHK registered?

DV03 WHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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