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DE53 HPN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,437 mi
Last recorded143,437 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,437 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 27 Aug 2013 133,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,172 miles

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,645 miles

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

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

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer skin of rear joint of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,785 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 93,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,056 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 91,056 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,202 miles

wipers smearing slightly,surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe to the rear of fuel tank above filler pipe,both front tyres low on tread & metal in o/s/f,rear section corroding & centre to rear joint

Fail 15 Sep 2008 78,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smearing slightly,surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe to the rear of fuel tank above filler pipe,both front tyres low on tread & metal in o/s/f,rear section corroding & centre to rear joint

Pass 15 Sep 2007 66,567 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,254 miles

Offside Rear 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 HPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

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

Is DE53 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 HPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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