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DA53 DZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,490 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,493 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,680 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,680 miles

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

Offside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,941 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link arm is in half (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,103 miles

could not test rear seat belts, rear seats were folded down at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,853 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,627 miles

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

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

rear seats folded flat and carpeted over unable to fully check rear seat belts

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,110 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 DZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA53 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

DA53 DZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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