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DE03 GWA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 86,225 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,372 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,453 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced distorting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

coolant temperature gauge not working/ no coolant in reservoir

front brake discs corroded

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,234 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,684 miles

chip in w/screen

no.plates deteriorated

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,219 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,122 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,885 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,831 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 40,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,470 miles

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

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 GWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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