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DY03 KDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 102,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower part of wheel arch and end of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 96,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,345 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,300 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,266 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

scratches on rear windscreen advise attention

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to nearside rear where clipped (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls and tread cracking advise replacement

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre sidewalls and tread cracking advise replacement

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,964 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,709 miles

Spike in n/s/r tyre (marked)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,294 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 34,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,430 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 KDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

DY03 KDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DY03 KDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 KDK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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