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DE53 GWX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,739 mi
Last recorded145,739 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,739 miles

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

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

general body-corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 137,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 137,673 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,024 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2017 131,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,282 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat ,

Fail 1 Sep 2016 124,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat ,

Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,838 miles

tyres ,exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,375 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 106,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,029 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 100,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,456 miles

oil level

Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

oil level

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,245 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 80,579 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corrosion

front brake discs wear

offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,603 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 73,603 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,945 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,455 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust back box corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,150 miles

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

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 GWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWX, 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 GWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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