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DE03 PYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,327 mi
Last recorded100,327 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,327 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 100,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre edged inside

Pass 6 May 2015 87,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,300 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 8,033 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,035 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,449 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,799 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,799 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,193 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 PYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

DE03 PYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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