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DY03 KMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,930 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 94,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,586 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,586 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,843 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,383 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,362 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,108 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,891 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 43,747 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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