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DE53 ZFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,750 mi
Last recorded132,750 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2019 132,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit incorrectly fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight engine coolant leak

Pass 31 Oct 2018 129,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,486 miles

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

Nearside Front gear box mounting worn

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,373 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,285 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,216 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 102,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,378 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Nov 2011

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 76,193 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,676 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 65,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,005 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,405 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 ZFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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