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DA53 OPV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,515 mi
Last recorded89,515 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,854 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,290 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,859 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front indicators pale

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,784 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,838 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,939 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,240 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise rear wiper blade noisy,plastic sills fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 18,240 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise rear wiper blade noisy,plastic sills fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,381 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 OPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

DA53 OPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DA53 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 OPV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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