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DY03 KCA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,479 mi
Last recorded142,479 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 142,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 142,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 129,097 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 117,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,378 miles

Rear engine stabilizer is slightly worn

Centre to rear exhaust join is in poor condition

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear high level brake light has been removed

Fail 19 Mar 2015 111,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre to rear exhaust join is in poor condition

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear engine stabilizer is slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,303 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear gear box mounting has slight wear in bush

Tow bar electric cover missing.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,246 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both wiper blades split

coolant low

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both wiper blades split

coolant low

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,774 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,329 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,524 miles

slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,242 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 KCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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