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DA53 EKV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,839 mi
Last recorded111,839 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,839 miles

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

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN STEPPED/UNEVEN AND HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH/BEARING NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET 16%

Fail 2 Oct 2018 111,774 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN STEPPED/UNEVEN AND HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH/BEARING NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET 16%

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,318 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,582 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,534 miles

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

Offside rear brake noisy on roller test

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,532 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake noisy on roller test

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 50,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,422 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,183 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 EKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EKV, 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 EKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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