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DE03 FGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,693 mi
Last recorded108,693 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,693 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,408 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 101,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,509 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 93,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,807 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 84,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,937 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 66,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 50,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,848 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 FGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE03 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

DE03 FGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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