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AV53 DDF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,692 mi
Last recorded153,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 153,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 153,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2017 132,930 miles

Condition of o/s/r and both front tyres

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 128,488 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,564 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 119,149 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,706 miles

Pinhole in NS outer gaiter

Pass 1 Feb 2012 109,783 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 102,466 miles

Pin hole in NSF CV boot

Slight corrosion on rear box

Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,460 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pin hole in NSF CV boot

Slight corrosion on rear box

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles loose in exhaust centre box

Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,641 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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AV53 DDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV53 DDF, 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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AV53 DDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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