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DE03 GFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Fail 4 Apr 2022 85,557 miles

Emissions not tested large hole in back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,892 miles

plastick outer skin sills fitted not allowing full sill in spection

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,193 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,193 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,697 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,159 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 GFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

DE03 GFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is DE03 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 GFA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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