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DA53 NWH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,280 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,644 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 13 Oct 2014 80,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,586 miles

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,586 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Aug 2012 61,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,162 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,698 miles

low effort handbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,567 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA53 NWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

DA53 NWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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