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DE03 GDA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,905 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - too flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - too flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade/arm - missing

serv/insp - light on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2018 92,905 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - too flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - too flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade/arm - missing

coolant level low

oil level low

serv/insp - light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch - to flexi/caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiperblade

engine coolant level low

Fail 16 Jun 2017 87,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure drivers (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch - to flexi/caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiperblade

engine coolant level low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,445 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 76,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,089 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to both front to rear,and n/s/r (before hose) brake pipes

corrosion to lower parts of all road springs

damage to inner rim of each front road wheel

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to both front to rear,and n/s/r (before hose) brake pipes

corrosion to lower parts of all road springs

damage to inner rim of each front road wheel

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 15 Jun 2013 64,814 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,073 miles

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

engine oil on min.

rear wiper blade split

shock absorbers best replaced in pairs

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,981 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on iner edge and on legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,247 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 33,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,830 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 GDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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