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DE03 GBF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,205 mi
Last recorded153,205 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 153,205 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 148,461 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,828 miles

Engine knocking/ticking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,229 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Mar 2021 130,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 116,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,060 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 103,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,509 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge..o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge..o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,931 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,928 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,492 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,499 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 GBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GBF, 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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DE03 GBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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