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DE03 GCK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 112,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 112,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,304 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 98,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroding and minor leak

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,101 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust corroding and minor leak

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside mirror assy

nearside front wing liner missing

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2013 67,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside mirror assy

nearside front wing liner missing

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

center exhaust cracked and corroded

o/s/ mirror cover slight damage

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 57,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/ mirror cover slight damage

oil level low

rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center exhaust cracked and corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,372 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 48,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs corrodid and lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,297 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

o/s/mirror cover damaged

oil level low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 21,585 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,655 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 GCK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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