MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
back box exhaust corroding
heat sheild loose
Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear exhaust casing
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear exhaust casing
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general corrosion to exhaust system
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to exhaust system
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
rear exhaust flanges corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
rear exhaust flanges corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 VMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?
DE03 VMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2003.
Is DE03 VMT safe to buy?
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