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DE03 OBZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,773 mi
Last recorded132,773 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 132,773 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 132,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

O/S headlamp lens deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2014 122,985 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 122,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 112,107 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 99,346 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 99,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 87,565 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 87,538 miles

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

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 5 May 2010 70,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 70,656 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 1 May 2009 61,654 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 49,360 miles

Both rear tyres are perrishing

Foot brake pedal pad,little worn?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering rack neck area,tiny leak?

Fail 2 May 2008 49,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are perrishing

Foot brake pedal pad,little worn?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering rack neck area,tiny leak?

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,422 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 OBZ 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 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 OBZ, 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 OBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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