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DA53 LPC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,278 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,237 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2015 110,707 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 110,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,978 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

rear silencer deterioated and blowing slightly

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipe to flexy brake hose

Fail 15 Mar 2013 94,978 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

rear silencer deterioated and blowing slightly

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipe to flexy brake hose

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,661 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,199 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer side wall

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,462 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 LPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

DA53 LPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is DA53 LPC safe to buy?

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