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DY03 KFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,129 mi
Last recorded101,129 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,129 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 101,129 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,978 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 95,978 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 89,155 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,779 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 74,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,337 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,716 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,745 miles

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

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

exhaust middle section heavily corroded at rear flange

front windscreen washers weak

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front brake hose centre ferrule corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 56,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust middle section heavily corroded at rear flange

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front brake hose centre ferrule corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise washers poor

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Signs of small leak from steering rack nearside

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,800 miles

slight leak from steering rack on n/s

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,508 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,570 miles

rear silencer outer cover corroded no leak

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 KFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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