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DA53 EBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 88,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 88,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 78,090 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 78,087 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 69,763 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2013 69,762 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2012 60,100 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 60,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jan 2011 24,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jan 2011 24,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,272 miles

N/side front tyre has wear on outer tread

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,060 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,228 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA53 EBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DA53 EBL, 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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DA53 EBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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