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DE03 GEY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

cam belt due

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,499 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

cam belt due

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,651 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,270 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak Engine area. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak Gearbox area. ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak Engine area. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak Gearbox area. ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wing mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,909 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak noticed from under the bonnet.

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire is worn to 2 mm and wearing on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Slight movement in the suspension leg strut top mounting.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight movement in the mounting bush. (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Slight movement in the suspension leg strut top mounting.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight movement in the mounting bush. (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 48,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tire is cracking. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tire is cracking. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box has completely corroded through and is no longer attached to the center section. (7.1.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak noticed from under the bonnet.

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire is worn to 2 mm and wearing on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Slight movement in the suspension leg strut top mounting.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight movement in the mounting bush. (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Slight movement in the suspension leg strut top mounting.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight movement in the mounting bush. (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,834 miles

corrosion noted to nsr brake pipe

cracks noted to rear tyres

surface corrosion note to all brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,246 miles

corrosoion noted to main and rear brake pipes

cracks noted to rear tyres

Fail 19 Mar 2014 35,246 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosoion noted to main and rear brake pipes

cracks noted to rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,789 miles

corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,350 miles

some corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,642 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 GEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GEY, 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 GEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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