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DE03 URN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 URN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam and offside rear bushes slight spilt (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam and offside rear bushes slight spilt (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,336 miles

Engine management lamp on dash

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,454 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,481 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,763 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,928 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,625 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box is slightly corroded

n/s and o/s headlamp patterns are dull

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,656 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,974 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 19,974 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,545 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 URN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 URN, 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 URN registered?

DE03 URN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 URN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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