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AV53 DGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,920 mi
Last recorded174,920 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 174,920 miles

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlight lenses slightly deterioriated

exhaust tail pipe flange joint corroded condition

Fail 24 Apr 2017 174,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlight lenses slightly deterioriated

exhaust tail pipe flange joint corroded condition

Pass 10 May 2016 173,036 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded condition

Fail 10 May 2016 173,036 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded condition

Pass 5 May 2015 170,760 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

headlamp lens's deteriorating

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 1 May 2014 165,281 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2013 153,695 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 23 May 2013 153,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 16 May 2013 153,290 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 126,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 114,846 miles

dent in bumper, rear box corroded.

Pass 14 May 2010 103,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 90,464 miles

both rear tyres around (2.5mm)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 9 May 2008 76,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

over sills fitted and can not see correctly,

Fail 24 Aug 2006 56,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

over sills fitted and can not see correctly,

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 DGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DGX, 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 AV53 DGX registered?

AV53 DGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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