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DY03 KPN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,302 mi
Last recorded148,302 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 148,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 140,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above rear exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from comp to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 129,646 miles

metal brake pipes have been greased

oil leak

sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,141 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,429 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box outer casing corroded

nearside front brake disc wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,549 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,390 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,357 miles

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

both front and nsr compensator to flexi brake pipes corroded

rear tyre treads castellated

subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,019 miles

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

n/s/r mudflap inscure

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight surface corrosion on both front outter metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,019 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r mudflap inscure

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight surface corrosion on both front outter metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,621 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,287 miles

both front tyers worn low 3mm worn on inner egde. 195/60r15h. front brake pads look low.

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 KPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPN, 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 KPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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