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DE03 WVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,981 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,723 miles

Coolant leak

ECU light stay on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly uneven low

Fail 2 Aug 2014 89,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

ECU light stay on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slightly uneven low

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,586 miles

Battery loose

Childseats fitted to rear passenger seats

EML illuminated

Oil level on minimum

Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery loose

Childseats fitted to rear passenger seats

EML illuminated

Oil level on minimum

Fail 10 Aug 2012 77,036 miles

offside rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

centre exhaust silencer poor condition

rear exhaust silencer poor condition mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,036 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

centre exhaust silencer poor condition

rear exhaust silencer poor condition mounting bracket broken

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,718 miles

Battery insecure

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box hanger insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2010 66,628 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre tread destorted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 37,374 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 28,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,244 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 WVK 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 WVK, 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 WVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 WVK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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