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DE03 FGD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,844 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,842 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,689 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 101,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,849 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,274 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 88,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,503 miles

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

brakepipes to conpensator covered in grease so cannot be inspected correctly

nearside front and offside front brakepipes covered with grease so cannot be checked correctly

nearside rear and offside rear brakepipes covered in grease so cannot be checked correctly

Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,503 miles

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

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

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)

brakepipes to conpensator covered in grease so cannot be inspected correctly

nearside front and offside front brakepipes covered with grease so cannot be checked correctly

nearside rear and offside rear brakepipes covered in grease so cannot be checked correctly

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,289 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 79,289 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 74,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 72,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 62,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2010 62,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2009 49,685 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 38,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,366 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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DE03 FGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE03 FGD, 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 DE03 FGD registered?

DE03 FGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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