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DA53 EDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,170 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 85,170 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,744 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,744 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,054 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 EDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EDK, 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 EDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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