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DA53 CVY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,946 mi
Last recorded92,946 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 CVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 92,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 90,008 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on the shoulders

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated with minor leakage at the flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 May 2022 90,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing smooth on the shoulders

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated with minor leakage at the flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 84,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 80,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 80,133 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right nearside &offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 75,318 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 69,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 69,380 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Cable broke during brake test (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 64,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,315 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,481 miles

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

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

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

Various brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2015 58,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

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

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

Various brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,990 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen affectively

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequetly supported

Fail 29 Dec 2014 52,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen affectively

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequetly supported

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,180 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,668 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 25,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,123 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,859 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,577 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,727 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 CVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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