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DA53 NMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,468 mi
Last recorded110,468 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,468 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 110,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 78,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box heavily carroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,598 miles

rear exhaust box heavily carroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,185 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box heavily carroded [outer casing]

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,185 miles

rear exhaust box heavily carroded [outer casing]

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,703 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 53,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust box heavily carroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,284 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,147 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 25,593 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre nailed.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,593 miles

offside rear tyre nailed.

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 NMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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