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DY03 KCF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,920 mi
Last recorded113,920 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 113,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front flexi corroding /thin

nearside and offside rear tyres shallow cuts in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 112,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 109,371 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 109,371 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,940 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 90,934 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,874 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,452 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,482 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 38,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear tyres stepped

front wipers smear screen (slight)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,212 miles

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

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 KCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KCF, 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 KCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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