MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,788 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule onto brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both side front steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged both side front tyres are slightly damaged on the outer shoulders and are cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels and tyres are protruding from the wheelarches (5.2.3 (f))
both side front seats(backs are partially insecure but remain in the upright position)
eml light is on(pre july 2003)
the steering is slightly knotchy on the lock to lock checks
there is different ratio tyres fitted between the front and rear axles fronts 235-40-18 rears 225-40-18
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern emitted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern emitted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed and damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule onto brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both side front steering rack gaiters are weeping (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear shockers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged both side rear tyres are slightly damaged(oversized wheels and tyres fitted and appear to of been fouling rear wheel arches) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all roadwheels and tyres protruding outside wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))
both side front seats(rear back rests are partially insecure but remain upright)
eml light on(pre july 2003)
steering slightly knotchy on lock to lock checks
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front flexipipes onto calipers corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack boots weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
eml light on (pre july 2003)
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front flexipipes onto calipers corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack boots weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
eml light on (pre july 2003)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
different wheels and tyres fitted
eml light is on(pre july 2003)
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
eml light is on(pre july 2003)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern or image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern or image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
eml light is on(pre july 2003)
All brake pipes have a protective coating applied
Both front headlamps (dipped beam) slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box missing (6.1.2 (a))
All brake pipes have a protective coating applied
Both front headlamps (dipped beam) slightly discoloured
Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge 215/40/17 87V
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exaust corroding
exaust corroding
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DE03 GVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 GVR, 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 GVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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