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DE53 EYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,879 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust has slight leak

wear in o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 3 Jun 2016 87,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust has slight leak

wear in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 29 May 2015 83,739 miles

flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 May 2014 80,411 miles

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 May 2013 76,418 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 24 May 2013 76,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 25 May 2012 71,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 66,656 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 66,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 60,867 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 55,102 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,383 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 24,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,395 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 EYC 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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

DE53 EYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 EYC 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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