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DE03 ODK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

55,430 mi
Last recorded55,430 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ODK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded front flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,010 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2025 54,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2024 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 49,108 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 16 May 2022 45,861 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Fail 28 May 2021 44,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,045 miles

Corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 40,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 38,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,488 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 36,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 36,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L on.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,854 miles

Exhaust corroded at the middle pipe and back box joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,853 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded at the middle pipe and back box joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,317 miles

Both x2 front brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust back box first skin corroded.

Front engine mount rubber slightly worn.

Rear road springs corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,843 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 29,843 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,817 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,021 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 ODK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ODK, 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 ODK registered?

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

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