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DE03 HPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,696 mi
Last recorded112,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 112,696 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 112,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 110,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 110,546 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to nearside rear wheel cylinder bursting on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Burst on test (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,551 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 108,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,955 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,374 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,686 miles

Both front tyres cracked. No cords or plies showing.

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 106,685 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres cracked. No cords or plies showing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 103,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,767 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,720 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 85,678 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 81,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 63,649 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 37,136 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DE03 HPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HPX, 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 HPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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