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DA53 EAG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 23,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 23,069 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 23,069 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 22,630 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,198 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,260 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,836 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 20,836 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 20,025 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,330 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 18,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.313 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine warning light on

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking and cuts in sidewall

osr tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,878 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 8,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,589 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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DA53 EAG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA53 EAG, 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 DA53 EAG registered?

DA53 EAG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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