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DA53 FMC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,750 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 76,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,514 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (going to nearside) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all tyre tread depths low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,441 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,079 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,079 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,914 miles

small engine water leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,673 miles

slight mishape to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,459 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,407 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 FMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

DA53 FMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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