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DK53 EWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,749 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,551 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 104,069 miles

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

wiper park operation faulty.....

Fail 10 Oct 2007 104,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper park operation faulty.....

Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,851 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 89,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DK53 EWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DK53 EWT, 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 DK53 EWT registered?

DK53 EWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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