MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE03 VLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?
DE03 VLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 2003.
Is DE03 VLZ safe to buy?
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