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DE53 NTD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,019 mi
Last recorded85,019 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 85,019 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Silencer of exhaust deterioration

Pass 13 May 2015 72,605 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2015 72,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,664 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 51,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 49,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear exhaust silencer heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,672 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,832 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 3 Oct 2011 45,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 7 Oct 2010 40,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear tyres treads lumpy inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,662 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear tyres treads lumpy inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 29,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,900 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 13,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,733 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 NTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NTD, 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 NTD registered?

DE53 NTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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