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DE03 VLL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,465 mi
Last recorded41,465 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,679 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,033 miles

NSR tyre perished

OSF tyre perished

OSR tyre perished

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 27,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSR tyre perished

OSF tyre perished

OSR tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust system is corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 26,300 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,405 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 VLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

DE03 VLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 VLL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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