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DE53 UKC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,554 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust has corrosion

slight corrosion under body

Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 114,267 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear , across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror outer cover missing

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,422 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear , across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror outer cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,698 miles

n/s door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays and engine covers

Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler pipe damp

n/s door mirror surround missing

o/s door mirror glass starting to fade

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 84,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler pipe damp

n/s door mirror surround missing

o/s door mirror glass starting to fade

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,844 miles

diesel filler pipe is damp

drivers wing mirror is blemished

nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

passenger door mirror casing is missing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,718 miles

nearside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

passenger door mirror is damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

passenger door mirror is damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside door mirror case missing

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside door mirror case missing

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,278 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,604 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2009 37,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,274 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,274 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,104 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 UKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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