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DE03 WNV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,245 mi
Last recorded117,245 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 117,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes as they pass the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes join to both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 96,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine.

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

Fail 5 May 2017 95,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section and rear rubber not attached. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

front abs wires insecure.

oil leak from engine.

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

Offside Front tyre edged.

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions not tested due to exssive leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

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

steel wheel fitted as apposed to alloy tyre size correct

Fail 9 Apr 2016 77,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

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

steel wheel fitted as apposed to alloy tyre size correct

Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,221 miles

n/s/r tyre distorted in tread area

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,497 miles

corrosion to backbox / center exhaust flange

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 1,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 44,125 miles

engine oil low

exhaust corrosion

front brake pads low

near side rear brake light suspect contact

near side sill marks

rear tyres cracks - near side front low

Pass 7 May 2008 35,783 miles

exhaust heavy corrosion

front brake pads wear

near side front plastic sill slight damage

Fail 7 May 2008 35,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heavy corrosion

front brake pads wear

near side front plastic sill slight damage

Pass 9 May 2007 27,712 miles

exhaust corrosion

near side front plastic sill mark

off side front tyre edge wear

Fail 9 May 2006 20,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil low

exhaust corrosion

off side rear brake light suspect contact

Pass 9 May 2006 20,017 miles

engine oil low

exhaust corrosion

off side rear brake light suspect contact

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 WNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WNV, 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 WNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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