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DE53 OOX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

engine - g/box oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2019 76,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

engine - g/box oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section close to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s wing mirror glass partially insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2018 72,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section close to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s wing mirror glass partially insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2017 67,456 miles

advise headlamps deteriarating

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Dec 2017 67,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

advise headlamps deteriarating

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,837 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 61,836 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,626 miles

advise n/s door mirror damaged

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Nov 2015

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s door mirror damaged

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,992 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 53,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn and edges lipped

front outer brake pads slightly worn

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn and edges lipped

front outer brake pads slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,668 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 44,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,160 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rear box damaged/corroded..n/s/f tyre worn on edges 195/60r15h..oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,160 miles

exhaust rear box damaged/corroded..n/s/f tyre worn on edges 195/60r15h..oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,679 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,737 miles

corrosion rear box...cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,976 miles

corrosion rear box

Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,208 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,828 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 OOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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