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DA53 EEF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 73,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 66,915 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has only just met the required limits.

Pass 16 May 2018 55,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,268 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,608 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust backbox wear/outer casing corrosion.

front wiper blades slight smear.

high spots/outer wall/tread cracks on nsr tyre,no cord etc.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 36,608 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust backbox wear/outer casing corrosion.

front wiper blades slight smear.

high spots/outer wall/tread cracks on nsr tyre,no cord etc.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,320 miles

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

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

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

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

near side wing mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 33,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

near side wing mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,977 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 29,977 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,329 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,995 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 EEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

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

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