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DE53 OPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 93,141 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 86,385 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 86,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,426 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,578 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 50,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,631 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,286 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,650 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 28,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,404 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 27,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,956 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DE53 OPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

DE53 OPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is DE53 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OPU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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