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DE03 VLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,220 mi
Last recorded36,220 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 36,220 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 29,522 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 29,519 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 22,724 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 22,724 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 16,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,715 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 12,713 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 12,525 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,832 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 11,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,916 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 10,916 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,506 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,057 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 9,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,975 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,415 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 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?

The MOT history for DE03 VLZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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