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DE03 FLD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,907 mi
Last recorded105,907 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 105,907 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

child seat fitted

battery loose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

evidence of offside rear brake having been overheated

seepage from power steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,724 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

evidence of offside rear brake having been overheated

seepage from power steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,156 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,746 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,558 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 FLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

DE03 FLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 FLD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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