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DA53 CVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 CVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,159 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 114,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 103,709 miles

both front indicators pale

child seat fitted n/s/r

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

o/s/f corner of bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre cracking

various pipes coroding

wipers smearing

Fail 3 May 2013 103,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators pale

child seat fitted n/s/r

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

exhaust flexi splitting

o/s/f corner of bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre cracking

various pipes coroding

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system and slight blow

corrosion on rear coil springs.

damage to n/s/r bumper

noise from engine

nosie from aux belt area

outer sills obscured

wheel trims missing from n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,137 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust system and slight blow

corrosion on rear coil springs.

damage to n/s/r bumper

noise from engine

nosie from aux belt area

outer sills obscured

wheel trims missing from n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 4 May 2011 83,422 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

indicators faded

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

slight smear to wipers

Fail 4 May 2011 83,422 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

indicators faded

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

slight smear to wipers

Pass 7 May 2010 75,550 miles

3 wheel trims missing

all brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn very low on iner edge

coil springs corroded

coolant low

damage to rear bumper

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads low

n/s mirror casing missing

oil leaks engine and gear box

rear axel corroded

Fail 7 May 2010 75,550 miles

3 wheel trims missing

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

all brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn very low on iner edge

coil springs corroded

coolant low

damage to rear bumper

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads low

n/s mirror casing missing

oil leaks engine and gear box

rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,450 miles

oil leaks front discs corroded and worn front pads worn exhaust corroded corrosion to brake pipes slight wear in steering and suspension

Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,450 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaks front discs corroded and worn front pads worn exhaust corroded corrosion to brake pipes slight wear in steering and suspension

Pass 12 May 2008 51,870 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 51,870 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

very slight gear box oil leaks exhaust corroded front tyres worn very low and cracke rear wiper smearing

Pass 12 May 2007 31,564 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 29,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,460 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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DA53 CVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DA53 CVU, 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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DA53 CVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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