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DE03 UOM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,031 mi
Last recorded115,031 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 115,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction small crack (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 217,863 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 217,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 209,050 miles

Nearside Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction view ok (3.1 (a) (i))

rear coil springs very rusty

various steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2021 209,050 miles

Nearside Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction view ok (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs very rusty

various steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2019 205,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 205,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 200,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 193,597 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 193,597 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 184,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 184,167 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 180,419 miles

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2013 179,664 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 179,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 175,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 160,044 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 159,994 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 144,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2010 144,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 125,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 119,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 115,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 109,756 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 UOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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