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DE03 HNF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,841 mi
Last recorded144,841 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 144,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf+osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 122,898 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 122,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 106,500 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 106,490 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 85,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,120 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

BOTH rear tyres perishing - nsf tyre inside sidewall damage... 185651588T

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

EML on

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2018 68,120 miles

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

BOTH rear tyres perishing - nsf tyre inside sidewall damage... 185651588T

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

EML on

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,457 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2014 52,953 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,953 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,247 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,247 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 37,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,806 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,876 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 Jul 2006 19,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,762 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 HNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNF, 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 HNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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