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DY03 KAX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 103,002 miles

oil leak from engine

osf mirror back missing

Fail 22 May 2013 94,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear box heat sheild corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 94,513 miles

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

rear box heat sheild corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 87,865 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn thin

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

nearside front position lamp dim

nearside headlamp aim not checked

odd size tyres fitted front to rear.(175/70/14 front. 185/70/14 rear.)

offside door mirror damaged.(not affecting view to rear)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn thin

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

nearside front position lamp dim

nearside headlamp aim not checked

odd size tyres fitted front to rear.(175/70/14 front. 185/70/14 rear.)

offside door mirror damaged.(not affecting view to rear)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,663 miles

Crack in drivers door mirror glass

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,663 miles

Crack in drivers door mirror glass

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,591 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,574 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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DY03 KAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY03 KAX, 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 DY03 KAX registered?

DY03 KAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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