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DA53 AYV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 86,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,073 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 84,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,432 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 82,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met min requirement.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in both front top mounts

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front - rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,309 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,372 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,276 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,995 miles

corrosion to exhaust....corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,780 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,176 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,831 miles

corrosion too rear box

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,634 miles

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

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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DA53 AYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA53 AYV, 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 DA53 AYV registered?

DA53 AYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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