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DE03 HND

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,406 mi
Last recorded75,406 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HND
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 75,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,702 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,700 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,293 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,921 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,609 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

headlight patterns

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,125 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,616 miles

back box of exhaust system corroding

wiper seating

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,070 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,038 miles

offside rear spring tip missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,263 miles

nearside mirror

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,169 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,112 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,875 miles

N/S/Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

O/S/Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,089 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,664 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 HND is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 HND registered?

DE03 HND is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is DE03 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 HND shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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