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DE53 NTF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,184 mi
Last recorded118,184 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

camshaft knocking

Fail 16 Feb 2019 118,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on wall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

camshaft knocking

engine misfire running rough

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,168 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/15

Fail 24 Jan 2018 106,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low on floor wont adjust (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/15

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,578 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,196 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,193 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,901 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers split

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,238 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 NTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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