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DA03 GDE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 GDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 113,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2022 113,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,469 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,787 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,039 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 102,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,363 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 97,363 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,559 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 86,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,037 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advise nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,524 miles

advise nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,932 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,486 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

two puncture repairs on n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,295 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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DA03 GDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DA03 GDE, 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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DA03 GDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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