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DE03 VJP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,987 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 76,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 72,950 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 69,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2014 66,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 59,150 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 59,126 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 26 Apr 2011 52,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,195 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 VJP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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The MOT history for DE03 VJP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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