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DE03 HMH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,128 mi
Last recorded68,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,128 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres starting to perish

signs of corrosion through out vehicle developing

sill covers fitted. unable to check sills fully

Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osr sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,436 miles

Rear brake pipes covered in grease - unable to inspect.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,398 miles

Front brake pipes covered in grease/under seal unable to inspect

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes covered in grease/under seal unable to inspect

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front headlamp lenses misted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,525 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 44,525 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,776 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 10 May 2012 37,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,363 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 33,363 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 8,767 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 HMH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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