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DE53 EUP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,790 mi
Last recorded64,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,413 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 62,413 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front headlights deteriated

Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jan 2014 54,403 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,558 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 41,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,043 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 EUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EUP, 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 EUP registered?

DE53 EUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DE53 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 EUP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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