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DY03 KBJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front to rear brake pipe very slight surface corrosion

osf tyre very slightly starting to wear on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2024 113,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 111,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 111,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 107,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,031 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,250 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" bosch blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" bosch blade replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 81,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,815 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 78,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,842 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,798 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 62,774 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,881 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,064 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 28,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY03 KBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DY03 KBJ, 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 KBJ registered?

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

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