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DE53 OPV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,127 mi
Last recorded93,127 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,127 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,419 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 86,418 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,536 miles

Both front tyres are worn VERY close to the legal limit

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,900 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,248 miles

Back box starting to deterioate

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

Engine slightly noisey

K and N filter insecure under bonnet

Middlebox starting to deterioate

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly binding

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,248 miles

Back box starting to deterioate

Engine slightly noisey

K and N filter insecure under bonnet

Middlebox starting to deterioate

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly binding

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,168 miles

Oil leak

backbox corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre tread splitting

o/s/f top strut mount has slight movement

sill covers

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,168 miles

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

Oil leak

backbox corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre tread splitting

o/s/f top strut mount has slight movement

sill covers

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,870 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 24,870 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,962 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 OPV 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 OPV, 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 OPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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