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DE03 UMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,922 mi
Last recorded150,922 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 150,922 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 150,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing lens broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 145,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,498 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 123,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 116,487 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,177 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,260 miles

bothside front tyre tread wear outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,254 miles

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

bothside front tyre tread wear outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,123 miles

slight distortion to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,424 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 UMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

DE03 UMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is DE03 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 UMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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