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DE03 HPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,648 mi
Last recorded111,648 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 111,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 109,468 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 107,923 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 107,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 105,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 102,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 97,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 93,820 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage ///

Pass 8 May 2018 87,947 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 87,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 83,557 miles

Nearside Rear lights slight damage too lense ///

both front brake discs signs of wear ///

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ///

Pass 9 May 2016 76,956 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 72,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 11 May 2015 72,262 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side rear light slight damage ///

Pass 8 May 2013 63,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side rear light slight damage ///

Pass 14 May 2012 58,866 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 58,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 54,902 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 49,836 miles

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

near side rear light slight damage ///

Pass 8 May 2009 43,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,879 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 27,558 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 HPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 HPZ, 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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What year was DE03 HPZ registered?

DE03 HPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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