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DE53 TBV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,893 mi
Last recorded212,893 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 212,893 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 208,664 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 208,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 182,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bad oil leak engine area

n/s/r tyre worn bad inside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 182,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bad oil leak engine area

n/s/r tyre worn bad inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,922 miles

n/s rear tyre slight wear on edges

o/s front tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 133,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre slight wear on edges

o/s front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,909 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 115,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,545 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 92,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,145 miles

Front brake discs are poor

Pass 12 May 2009 73,137 miles

Front discs are poor on inner faces

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,426 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 TBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

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

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