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DY03 KLL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,042 mi
Last recorded133,042 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre started to wear low on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake and clutch pedal anti slip started to wear smooth

Fail 7 Oct 2020 133,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre started to wear low on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake and clutch pedal anti slip started to wear smooth

Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,194 miles

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

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

both front top strut mounts slight play

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2019 127,192 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake pedal creeping down under pressure (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both front top strut mounts slight play

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 119,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,380 miles

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

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 109,379 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,434 miles

Rear Exhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 100,432 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,077 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,048 miles

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2012 72,622 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 72,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,295 miles

Both Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 151,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,177 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 KLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KLL, 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 KLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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