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DE53 NUV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,719 mi
Last recorded81,719 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,719 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,127 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,253 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,253 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,472 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,307 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,621 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 62,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,122 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 34,122 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,743 miles

advise brake check (unable to view on test).

Fail 23 Aug 2008 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise brake check (unable to view on test).

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,659 miles

advise rear wiper blade split.advise stone chip in o/s/f wing mirror glass (still useable).advise brake check unable to view at time of test (brake test ok).

Pass 8 Nov 2006 4,758 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 NUV 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 68.4%.

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 NUV, 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 NUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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