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DV03 WKU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,914 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,902 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,101 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 30,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 21,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,374 miles

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

advise both front brake flexy hoses starting to corrode around ferules.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 9,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside front tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 9,831 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall perishing.

Fail 24 May 2006 7,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 7,647 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 WKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

DV03 WKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DV03 WKU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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