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DY03 KPJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,782 mi
Last recorded90,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 82,872 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 3mm (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,382 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front suspension top mounts worn/play

Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,376 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

boot lid does not open

both front suspension top mounts worn/play

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,618 miles

all springs corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded - pads not visable

play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and leaking

front brake discs worn and corroded - pads not visable

play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

middle to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

n/s/r exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s/r brake pipes around fuel tank corroded in various sections

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,958 miles

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

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

backbox slight leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,958 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

backbox slight leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,970 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,263 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to crack/perish

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,158 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,236 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 52,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,404 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,509 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 KPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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