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DE03 WUM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,274 mi
Last recorded97,274 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,274 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear brakes make a grinding noise when applyed

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,274 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

rear brakes make a grinding noise when applyed

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

osf top strut mount slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2012 83,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

osf top strut mount slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,816 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,453 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,368 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condition (o/s/r punctured - poss unrepairable)

Pass 23 May 2008 50,948 miles

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2008 50,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 43,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,612 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 WUM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

DE03 WUM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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