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DE03 VDP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,552 mi
Last recorded94,552 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,552 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

n/s handbrake low effort

Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,711 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 83,711 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,250 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 74,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,407 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,407 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,307 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,854 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 21,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 7,395 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 VDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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