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DE03 URP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,315 mi
Last recorded60,315 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 URP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,315 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management light on

Unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect condition of front brake hoses

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,789 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,826 miles

rear brake flexable hoses metal ferrules corroded

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,826 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake flexable hoses metal ferrules corroded

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,497 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,706 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres badly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,106 miles

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

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,459 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f cracked and perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,148 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 URP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 URP, 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 URP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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