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DE53 PYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,555 mi
Last recorded128,555 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,555 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 128,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 116,211 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity N/S+O/S (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 115,932 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity N/S+O/S (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 102,834 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,659 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 93,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 76,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 67,348 miles

195/60/R15/88H & V. Fronts 7mm. Rears 4mm.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,151 miles

195/60/R15/88H. OF 4 OR 4 NR 5 NF 4mm.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,934 miles

plastic trim n/s o/s

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,572 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,839 miles

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,515 miles

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,160 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,456 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 PYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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