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DE53 GPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,764 mi
Last recorded71,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,764 miles

Front Brake discs worn, pads appear half worn

Front Play in both front top suspension mounts

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is wearing low on tread

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake discs worn, pads appear half worn

Front Play in both front top suspension mounts

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is wearing low on tread

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

slight imbalance in rear hand and foot brake application

Fail 22 Jan 2016 67,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported near side rear support rubber missing and joint clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

slight imbalance in rear hand and foot brake application

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,448 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,680 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,807 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,807 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,289 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,796 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,843 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 GPU 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 GPU, 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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DE53 GPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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