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DV03 WKY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,129 mi
Last recorded156,129 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 156,129 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 156,129 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 155,831 miles

headlamps deteriorating/beam images poor

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2015 149,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 149,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,195 miles

front pads worn

Fail 28 Aug 2014 146,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 145,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear tyre starting to crack 195/60/15

Fail 29 Aug 2013 145,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear tyre starting to crack 195/60/15

Pass 28 Aug 2012 144,561 miles

N/S handbrake link partially seized but not affecting performance.

N/S/R Tyre slightly perished on both inner and outer walls - 195/60/R15

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 144,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S handbrake link partially seized but not affecting performance.

N/S/R Tyre slightly perished on both inner and outer walls - 195/60/R15

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 142,880 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 142,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 139,481 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 139,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 137,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 137,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 135,880 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 135,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 116,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 116,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,763 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 WKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKY, 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 WKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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