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DY03 KLS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,714 mi
Last recorded59,714 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,714 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,615 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,840 miles

both front outter metal brake pipes covered in surface corrosion

slight play in both front anity roll bar links

Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,684 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outter metal brake pipes covered in surface corrosion

slight corrosion on front discs inner surface/front brake pads look low

slight play in both front anity roll bar links

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight pitting on inner surface of front brake discs.front pads look low

slight play in o/s and n/s front top suspension mounts

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front outter metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,824 miles

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

Offside and nearside wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,014 miles

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

exhaust back box to middel joint corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 KLS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

DY03 KLS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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