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DA53 ORT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,128 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,709 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,000 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,028 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,870 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,020 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,394 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,025 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

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DA53 ORT 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 64.7%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

DA53 ORT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DA53 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 ORT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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