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DA53 NXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,761 mi
Last recorded79,761 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 NXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,270 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,270 miles

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

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

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

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,125 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,028 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 67,251 miles

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

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexible pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexible pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,251 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexible pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexible pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,442 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 42,442 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,076 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 NXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 NXB registered?

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

Is DA53 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 NXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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