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DY03 KBX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,706 mi
Last recorded93,706 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,706 miles

front brake discs thin

movement in front shocks top mount

nsr tyre at limit

Fail 9 Mar 2018 93,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs thin

movement in front shocks top mount

nsr tyre at limit

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,896 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,111 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,586 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,096 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 KBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

DY03 KBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is DY03 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 KBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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