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DE03 WSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,573 miles

Engine oil leak and low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic over sills fitted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 53,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides no image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak and low

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic over sills fitted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,515 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,088 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 WSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

DE03 WSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is DE03 WSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 WSY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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