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DE53 RUR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,013 mi
Last recorded85,013 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,013 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,991 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,808 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 77,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,602 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear wiper split

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,942 miles

2x rear tyres perished and low

Exhaust corroded

Nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

2x rear tyres perished and low

Exhaust corroded

Nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,454 miles

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

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

r/o/s tyre is perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,539 miles

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

front offside tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,749 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 RUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

DE53 RUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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