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DE53 EWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Advise rear lamp taped up

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Advise rear lamp taped up

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,565 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,264 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,159 miles

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

outer skin of exhaust missing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,740 miles

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

rear exhaust box has lost outer skin

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,021 miles

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 43,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,033 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,791 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 EWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE53 EWK, 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 EWK registered?

DE53 EWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DE53 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 EWK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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