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DE53 EVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,214 mi
Last recorded94,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,214 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 93,984 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 85,260 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 31 May 2022 85,260 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2021 83,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 82,010 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 15 May 2019 79,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 78,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 76,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 68,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 68,447 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 64,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 58,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,276 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 EVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

DE53 EVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DE53 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 EVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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