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DE53 OVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 140,975 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 140,975 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 119,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,145 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 28 Aug 2013 90,534 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,929 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 84,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,538 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,538 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,970 miles

metal brake to nearside & offside front flexie hoses (under arches) slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & nearing legal limit

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,398 miles

front discs getting corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished/worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,862 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 50,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,200 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,335 miles

n/s rear tyre just in legal limits

nail in n/s rear tyre

nail in o/s front tyre

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 OVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

DE53 OVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 OVF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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