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DE53 SZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,446 mi
Last recorded170,446 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 170,446 miles

both front to rear brake pipes and the offside front brake pipe heavilly corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2014 169,769 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front to rear brake pipes and the offside front brake pipe heavilly corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2014 167,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cover sills fitted

front engine mounting worn

front number plate poor

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

n/s headlamp beak pattern weak

o/s headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 30 Mar 2013 151,072 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 151,072 miles

chip in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,339 miles

'Screen chipped

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear springs rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2012 133,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

'Screen chipped

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear springs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,275 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 99,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2009 80,606 miles

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Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,411 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 SZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

DE53 SZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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