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DE03 OCG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,746 mi
Last recorded148,746 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 148,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,073 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 102,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,974 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,313 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 27,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 23,084 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,264 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 OCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

DE03 OCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is DE03 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 OCG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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