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AV53 DZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,561 mi
Last recorded135,561 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 135,561 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

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

exhaust mid to rear joint flange corroded, rear exhaust box hanger broken

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear coil springs corroded

sill , engine and front subframe covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2019 135,436 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit carrier frame broken (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade streaking

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

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

exhaust mid to rear joint heavily deteriated, rear box mounting broken

front subframe / lower engine cover and sill covers fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear beam axle bushes deteriated and have minor movement

Pass 15 Sep 2018 131,147 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wipers weak clearing screen

Fail 8 Sep 2018 132,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 9 Sep 2017 128,631 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear both rear brake pipes corroding

Rear rear axle rubber bushs both deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust mid to rear joints heavily corroded

handbrake minimum effiency just met

rear brake pipes corroding

sill and engine covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2016 124,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame at lower suspension arm fitting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame at lower suspension arm fitting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust mid to rear joints heavily corroded

handbrake minimum effiency just met

rear brake pipes corroding

sill and engine covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres light perishing

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2015 120,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres light perishing

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2014 114,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer layer deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,451 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,922 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,366 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 DZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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