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DE53 GYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,767 mi
Last recorded77,767 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,767 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 74,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,297 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 62,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 47,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,331 miles

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

exhaust condition

Fail 6 Jun 2017 46,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust condition

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 44,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,163 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 42,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 42,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,769 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,224 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,400 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish between tread

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,209 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 GYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

DE53 GYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 GYF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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