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DY03 KLU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,644 mi
Last recorded109,644 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 109,644 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 109,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,649 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 90,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,286 miles

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

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

Drivers headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,286 miles

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

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

Drivers headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,352 miles

slight wear on r/n/s tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear on r/n/s tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2010 44,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,396 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 KLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

DY03 KLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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