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DE53 GXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,147 mi
Last recorded75,147 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs corroded & lipped

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,006 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres perished & worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,447 miles

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

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

front brake pads wear

Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,427 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,178 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 51,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,703 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,413 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,413 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 GXM 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 66.7%.

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 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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

DE53 GXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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