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DE03 UTS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,606 mi
Last recorded127,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint. (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 127,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on limit,(195/60/15) (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on limit,(195/60/15) (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slightly castelated,cracking/nail close to outer shoulder. ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,632 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre castellated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre castellated and splitting

Fail 30 Jun 2016 121,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre castellated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre castellated and splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise cracking in both rear tyres

advise rear exhaust section corroded

advise underside corrosion

advise uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2015 113,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise cracking in both rear tyres

advise rear exhaust section corroded

advise underside corrosion

advise uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 106,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,334 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,447 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 UTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

DE03 UTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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