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DE52 XPK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,669 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 117,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,596 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Light scratches over screen.

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 108,596 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Light scratches over screen.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,731 miles

both rear tyres perishing

light scratches over windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,132 miles

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

light scratches over windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,353 miles

light scratches over windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,525 miles

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

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

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

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

light scratches over windscreen

slight dampness around n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,452 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 54,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 35,808 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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DE52 XPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DE52 XPK, 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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DE52 XPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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