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DE53 EUB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

139,825 mi
Last recorded139,825 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,825 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 139,825 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 138,436 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022
Pass 14 Sep 2021
Fail 14 Sep 2021

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,182 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 134,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 131,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 122,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 117,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,273 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,705 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,633 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,149 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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DE53 EUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 DE53 EUB, 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 DE53 EUB registered?

DE53 EUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is DE53 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 EUB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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