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DE03 WPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,339 mi
Last recorded68,339 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 62,864 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment lamp displayed

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

petrol flap damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2011 62,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment lamp displayed

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

petrol flap damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,804 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,193 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 45,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,209 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 34,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

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

Is DE03 WPF safe to buy?

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