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DE53 ZCL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,718 mi
Last recorded90,718 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

bottom gearbox mount rubber bush detiorated but not excessive movement

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,800 miles

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

all brake pipe corroded

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,800 miles

all brake pipe corroded

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,149 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,269 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight perished cracks

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,596 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 ZCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

DE53 ZCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is DE53 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 ZCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE53 ZCL have outstanding finance?

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