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DE53 GPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,917 mi
Last recorded111,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,917 miles

EGR valve loose on manifold

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

light on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2015 111,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EGR valve loose on manifold

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

center exhaust bsection deteriorated at flange

light on dash

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,303 miles

EML light on

n/s mirror taped up

rear brakes not locking -- on foot brake or parking brake

Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,303 miles

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

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

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

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

EML light on

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

rear brakes not locking -- on foot brake or parking brake

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,646 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,646 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 79,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,112 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,871 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 GPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

DE53 GPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 GPX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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