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DE53 SZC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,486 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

radiator fan not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,831 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin poor condition

rear axle front mounting bushs are starting to seperate

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,678 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,322 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,336 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 SZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

DE53 SZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DE53 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 SZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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