CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA53 NXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,670 mi
Last recorded85,670 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,670 miles

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

Rear axel corodded

Fail 24 Aug 2019 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel corodded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,008 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,922 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,231 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all centre rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component metering head (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,219 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,657 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,461 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,900 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,070 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA53 NXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NXM, 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

How do I check the history of DA53 NXM?

You can check the full history of DA53 NXM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA53 NXM registered?

DA53 NXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is DA53 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 NXM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA53 NXM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA53 NXM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.