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DE03 MMK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,863 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 122,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2016 95,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,123 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 85,392 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,392 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,157 miles

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,740 miles

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,130 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 9 Mar 2007 32,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,930 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 MMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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