MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,382 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear tyres have uneven wear
Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has age cracks/ sidewall is scrubbed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Both rear tyres have uneven wear
Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has age cracks/ sidewall is scrubbed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust corroding rear
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust corroding rear
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine light on
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE03 MKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?
DE03 MKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.
Is DE03 MKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE03 MKC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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