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DE03 HPC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wheel acrh (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front lower gearbox mount deteriorated and worn

inner tread on offside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

nearside front mirror damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger/mount corroded and insecure

uneven wear on inner and outer treads of nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wheel acrh (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front lower gearbox mount deteriorated and worn

inner tread on offside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

nearside front mirror damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger/mount corroded and insecure

uneven wear on inner and outer treads of nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,182 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Oct 2014 82,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,659 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front mirror lens broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

nearside front mirror lens broken

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding

Fail 29 Sep 2012 64,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear silencer outer skin excess corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,136 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear silencer outer skin excess corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,255 miles

195/60/15H

Non obligatory mirror damaged

car wont go over 3500 rpm

malfunction indicator light on dashboard

nearside rear tyre perished and nailed

oil leak engine/gearbox area

rear exhaust section corroded(no leaks)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

195/60/15H

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

car wont go over 3500 rpm

malfunction indicator light on dashboard

nearside rear tyre perished and nailed

oil leak engine/gearbox area

rear exhaust section corroded(no leaks)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,050 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs badly worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 32,669 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,113 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 8,450 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 HPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HPC, 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 HPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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