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DE53 HNY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 94,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,314 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 92,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust silencer leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,227 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate broken and rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))

both headlamps faded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,417 miles

both headlamps faded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,572 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust middle box in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2018 78,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust middle box in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,014 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 75,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,168 miles

engine light on.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 71,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not parking (8.2.1b)

engine light on.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,872 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,486 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 549,788 miles

air intake temp sensor faulty

o/s/rear foot + park low effort

reart silencer deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 50,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,658 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,053 miles

exhaust corroded

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 HNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HNY, 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 HNY registered?

DE53 HNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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