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DE03 REU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 95,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mount adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine fault lamp on

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusting on edges

rear number plate getting in poor condition

rear tyre rubber cracking

slight movement in top strut mounts

small chip in front screen

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,457 miles

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

exhaust very rusty and one back box bracket adrift

front brake discs rusting on edges

front to rear brake pipes rusting ( not to excess

rear tyres rubber cracking

slight wear n/s front antiroll bar droplink joints

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,273 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty and one back box bracket adrift

front brake discs rusting on edges

front to rear brake pipes rusting ( not to excess

rear tyres rubber cracking

slight wear n/s front antiroll bar droplink joints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs rusting slightly.

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn slightly on inner edges.

both rear tyre cracking up.

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

engine light on.

engine oil level slightly low.

front subframe getting rusty.

rear numberplate getting in poor condition.

some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,658 miles

Both front indicators starting to show white light.

Childseat fitted in rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Exhaust backbox getting rusty.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

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

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

Rear number plate starting to get in poor condition.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,658 miles

Both front indicators starting to show white light.

Childseat fitted in rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Exhaust backbox getting rusty.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Rear number plate starting to get in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,366 miles

Both front brake discs rusting on edges.

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Both front wiper blades split on edges.

Engine lamp on.

Exhaust backbox getting in poor condition.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,366 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs rusting on edges.

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Both front wiper blades split on edges.

Engine lamp on.

Exhaust backbox getting in poor condition.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,061 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,576 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 54,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 49,291 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 49,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,612 miles

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

engine management light on

offside mirror glass cracked but not effecting rear view

Pass 11 May 2007 33,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,737 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 REU 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 61.1%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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