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DE53 HOJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,796 mi
Last recorded116,796 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 116,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,774 miles

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

Condensation in nearside front headlamp

Coolant level down slightly

Cover sills fitted

Distortion to nearside front inner rim

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corosion and age

Minor chips in windscreen

Offside front tyre low inner edge

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and center rear metal brake pipes corroded

Strong Advise:nearside front headlamp bulb holder damaged and requires attention

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Condensation in nearside front headlamp

Coolant level down slightly

Cover sills fitted

Distortion to nearside front inner rim

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corosion and age

Minor chips in windscreen

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre low inner edge

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and center rear metal brake pipes corroded

Strong Advise:nearside front headlamp bulb holder damaged and requires attention

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,400 miles

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil level very low

recommend tracking front tyres wearing on edges enevenly

Fail 9 Aug 2011 88,374 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil level very low

recommend tracking front tyres wearing on edges enevenly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,236 miles

both rear tyres show uneven tread wear and perishing

service light on

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking in treads and tyres wearing unevenly

centre exhaust deteriorated and corroded at joint with rearbox

service / workshop lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,729 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 51,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,130 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 41,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,371 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 HOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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