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DE53 NVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,888 mi
Last recorded56,888 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,537 miles

osf tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,860 miles

o/s front shocker top mounting slight movement

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 34,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,441 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,569 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 NVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 NVF registered?

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

Is DE53 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 NVF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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