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DE03 GXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,307 mi
Last recorded127,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 127,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,181 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,975 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,641 miles

Oil leak

headlamp image faded n/s and o/s

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,159 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box deteriorated at mount

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,557 miles

2 x bulbs inop in high level brake light

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

engine management light on

Fail 26 Aug 2011 77,557 miles

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

2 x bulbs inop in high level brake light

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

bumpers scatched

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm and heavily cracked

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,826 miles

bumpers scatched

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm and heavily cracked

slight corrosion on rear silencer

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 GXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

DE03 GXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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